Jalen Ramsey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jalen Ramsey.

Jalen Ramsey is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. He was drafted fifth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft after playing college football at Florida State University. Ramsey is considered one of the top cornerbacks in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Comparison to Deion Sanders

In 1985, Deion Sanders was the last true freshman before Jalen Ramsey in 2013 to start a game at cornerback for the Florida State Seminoles.

1997: Previous Tennessee State Record in Long Jump

In 1997, the Tennessee state record in the long jump was set, which Jalen Ramsey broke on May 24, 2013.

May 24, 2013: Tennessee State Record in Long Jump

On May 24, 2013, at his final high school track meet, Jalen Ramsey broke the Tennessee state record in the long jump with a mark of 25' 3.25", surpassing the 16-year-old record set in 1997.

November 9, 2013: Touchdown against Wake Forest

On November 9, 2013, Jalen Ramsey recorded a 23-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the 59-3 victory over Wake Forest.

2013: All-ACC Honoree

In 2013, Jalen Ramsey was a three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honoree as a member of the Florida State Indoor and Outdoor championship track and field team.

2014: NCAA East Preliminary Meet Qualifier

In 2014, Jalen Ramsey qualified for the NCAA East Preliminary meet in the long jump and placed third at the 2014 ACC Indoor Championship in the long jump.

March 2015: Personal Best Jump at NCAA Indoor Championships

In March 2015, Jalen Ramsey recorded his personal best jump of 26' 1.75" at the NCAA Indoor Championships.

May 2015: ACC Long Jump Championship

In May 2015, Jalen Ramsey won the ACC Long Jump Championship with a leap of 26 ft 1.5 in (7.963 m).

2015: Consensus All-American

For his performance in the 2015 season, Jalen Ramsey was named as a Consensus All-American.

December 24, 2016: First Career Touchdown and AFC Defensive Player of the Week

On December 24, 2016, Jalen Ramsey returned an interception 30 yards for his first career touchdown against the Tennessee Titans, also earning him the American Football Conference (AFC) Defensive Player of the Week award.

2016: Unsurpassed TSSAA Long Jump Mark

As of 2016, no other athlete in TSSAA history had surpassed Jalen Ramsey's 25-foot long jump mark set on May 24, 2013.

September 24, 2017: Interception against the Baltimore Ravens

On September 24, 2017, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco during the Jacksonville Jaguars' 44-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

October 8, 2017: Interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 8, 2017, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a pass by Ben Roethlisberger during a 30-9 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Jalen Ramsey was named to his first Pro Bowl as a starter.

2017: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

In 2017, Jalen Ramsey made the Pro Bowl and was named an All-Pro while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also helped the team end a 10-year playoff drought.

2017: AFC South Champions

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished the 2017 NFL season atop the AFC South with a 10-6 record.

November 18, 2018: Season-High Interceptions Against Steelers

On November 18, 2018, Jalen Ramsey recorded a season-high two interceptions off passes thrown by Ben Roethlisberger during a 20-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2019: Ranked #27 on NFL Top 100

Jalen Ramsey was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.

2020: Ranked #37 on NFL Top 100

Jalen Ramsey was ranked 37th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2021: All-Pro and Pro Bowl Honors for 2021 Season

In 2021, Jalen Ramsey earned First Team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl nomination for his performance during the season.

2021: NFL Top 100 Players of 2021

In 2021, Jalen Ramsey was ranked 13th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

February 13, 2022: Rams Win Super Bowl LVI

On February 13, 2022, Jalen Ramsey started in Super Bowl LVI and recorded four combined tackles and one pass deflection as the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23–20 comeback, earning Ramsey his first career Super Bowl ring.