Jalen Ramsey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Jalen Ramsey is a prominent American football cornerback currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft after a successful college football career with the Florida State Seminoles. Ramsey is known for his exceptional athleticism, aggressive playing style, and outspoken personality, establishing himself as one of the league's top cornerbacks.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: Breaking 16-year-old record

In 2013, Jalen Ramsey broke the 16-year-old record set in 1997 in Tennessee.

May 24, 2013: Tennessee State Record in Long Jump

On May 24, 2013, Jalen Ramsey shattered the Tennessee state record in the long jump with a mark of 25′ 3.25″ at his final high school track meet.

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

During the 2014 season, Jalen Ramsey qualified for the NCAA East Preliminary meet 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

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

December 24, 2016: First Career Touchdown

On December 24, 2016, Jalen Ramsey returned an interception thrown by Matt Cassel 30 yards for his first career touchdown during a game against the Tennessee Titans. Ramsey was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.

2016: Record Unsurpassed

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

September 24, 2017: Interception against Baltimore Ravens

On September 24, 2017, Jalen Ramsey intercepted a pass by Joe Flacco during a game where the Jaguars routed the Baltimore Ravens 44-7.

October 8, 2017: Interception against 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, also helping the Jaguars 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.

January 7, 2018: First Career Postseason Game

On January 7, 2018, Jalen Ramsey started in his first career postseason game and recorded an interception during a 10–3 victory against the Buffalo Bills.

November 18, 2018: Two Interceptions vs. Steelers

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

2019: Ranked 27th in NFL Top 100

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

2020: Highest-Paid Defensive Back

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

2020: Ranked 37th in NFL Top 100

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

January 30, 2022: Rams defeat 49ers in NFC Championship Game

On January 30, 2022, Jalen Ramsey had one solo tackle and two pass deflections as the Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20–17 in the NFC Championship Game to advance to the Super Bowl.

February 13, 2022: Ramsey wins Super Bowl LVI with the Rams

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.