Jalen Ramsey is one of the most dominant cornerbacks in the NFL today. The Los Angeles Rams star has built a reputation as a player that opposing quarterbacks don’t want to challenge.
Jalen Ramsey is a cornerback in the NFL, and currently plays for the Los Angeles Rams. He was the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and is widely considered one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. From Jalen Ramey’s college days to his years with the Jacksonville Jaguars and LA Rams in the NFL, the native of Smyma, Tennessee has racked up the accolades. That includes a BCS National Championship, a Super Bowl title, and multiple Pro Bowl and All Pro honors.
The two-time Pro Bowler started his NFL career in 2016 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He suffered a meniscus tear during rookie training camp and underwent surgery to fix the repair a few days later. He was able to recover and went on to finish his rookie season with 65 combined tackles and a spot on the NFL All-Rookie Team.
After a spat in 2019 with head coach Doug Marrone where the two had to be physically restrained from each other, Ramsey was ultimately traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Jalen Ramsey’s contract is a five-year, $105 million extension with the Rams, with $71.2 million of that guaranteed. He is currently the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. Jalen Ramsey’s wife is Breanna Tate, and they have two daughters.
As one of the game’s more outspoken players, and a renowned trash-talker, the former LSU Tiger finds himself making headlines often. If you’d like to keep up with everything, from Jalen Ramsey contract updates to what he’s saying on his social media accounts, we’ve got you covered right here.
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