Jalen Ramsey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Jalen Ramsey is an American professional 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 known as one of the top cornerbacks in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 24, 2013: Tennessee State Record in Long Jump

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

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.

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

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

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

On December 24, 2016, Jalen Ramsey scored his first career touchdown and was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a game against the Tennessee Titans.

2016: Recognition of Long Jump Record

As of 2016, no other athlete in TSSAA history had surpassed the 25-foot mark set by Jalen Ramsey in the long jump.

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, also helping Jacksonville snap a 10-year playoff drought.

2017: AFC South Title

In 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars finished atop the AFC South with a 10-6 record.

2019: Ranked #27 in NFL Top 100

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

September 9, 2020: Contract Extension with Rams

On September 9, 2020, Jalen Ramsey signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history at that time.

2020: Contract Extension with the Rams

In 2020, Jalen Ramsey agreed to an extension with the Rams that made him the highest-paid defensive back in league history at the time.

2020: Ranked #37 in NFL Top 100

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

February 13, 2022: Started in Super Bowl LVI, earning first Super Bowl ring

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

October 28, 2023: Activated from injured reserve

On October 28, 2023, the Dolphins officially activated Jalen Ramsey from injured reserve and added him to their active roster. He was immediately named the No. 1 starting cornerback.