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Jalen Ramsey is an American football player for the Los Angeles Rams. He plays cornerback and was picked 5th in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Jalen Ramsey Facts

Birth PlaceSmyrna, Tennessee
Father’s NameLamont Ramsey
Mother’s NameMargie Ramsey
Star SignScorpio
CollegeFlorida State
Net Worth$70 million
Salary $26 million
Age30
Date of BirthOctober 24, 1994
Height (ft)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight (kg)208 lb (94 kg)
NationalityAmerican
NFL Draft Year2016
NFL Draft PickRound 1 / 5th Overall
Playing Career2016 – Present
PositionCornerback
TeamsJacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams (NFL) , Miami Dolphins
Wife/GirlfriendBreanna Tate
Children2
EndorsementsActivision Blizzard, BioSteel, Grubhub, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Rally Rd.
Social MediaTwitter

Jalen Ramsey Contract Details

Contract:4 yr(s) /
Signing Bonus$25,000,000
Average Salary$24,000,000
Guaranted at Sign
Total Guarantees
Free Agent:2027 / UFA

Jalen Ramsey is on a massive $100 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams which is set to last until 2027. He also earned a neat cheque for $25 million as a signing bonus. Quite clearly, he is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world with $71.2 million guaranteed to him by the Rams.

Ramsey’s first NFL contract was worth $23.35 million with over $22 million of it guaranteed. He also made $15.18 million as a signing bonus. These are massive packages for an NFL athlete but expected, given Ramsey’s draft placement and career trajectory so far.

Jalen Ramsey Net Worth

Jalen Ramsey currently earns $20 million each year and will make that same amount until 2027, beyond which he could potentially make even more. That surely makes him one of the wealthiest people out there with an estimated net worth of $70 million. Jalen Ramsey is one of the richest NFL players with an estimated earnings of $210 million.

Some of Ramsey’s endorsements are Adidas, BioSteel, EA Sports, Grub Hub, Snickers, and Activision.

Ramsey is known to own a luxurious $9.5 million home in Hidden Hills, California. It was originally constructed by Howie Mandell but he never lived in it.

Jalen Ramsey
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 10: Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during open practice at SoFi Stadium on June 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Ramsey is a walking paycheck even off the football pitch. He has endorsement deals in place with Activision Blizzard, BioSteel, Grubhub, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Rally Rd. The Rams player could easily clear $100 million in total value if he continues to earn at this rate.

His agent David Mulugheta of Athletes First has been instrumental in landing him such lucrative deals in the sports industry. According to Forbes, Ramsey earns close to $1.5 million a year from his ties with the aforementioned brands/businesses.

Jalen Ramsey Football Career

Jalen Ramsey was born in Tennessee and he comes from a family of athletes. His brother, Jamal, participated in football, basketball, and track at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin.

Ramsey grew into a confident football player, playing against boys much older than him. He was a five-star recruit to come out of Ensworth High School and had a highly successful track career as well. He originally committed to the University of South Carolina but later switched to Florida State.

Being a two-sport athlete in college is not easy but Jalen somehow managed to do both. He was named a Consensus All-American for his performance in the 2015 season and also recorded his personal best jump of 26′ 1.75″ at the NCAA Indoor Championships in the same year.

The Jaguars leapt at the opportunity to draft him in 2016, making him the highest-drafted cornerback in the franchise’s history. He finished his rookie campaign in 65 combined tackles (55 solos), 14 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.

As per Pro Football Focus’ grade, Ramsey was ranked 21st amongst all cornerbacks in 2016. He earned his second Pro Bowl honour in 2018. He remained on Jacksonville’s inactive list from Week 4 to Week 6 before getting traded to the Los Angeles Rams.

Here are his career highlights –

  • 3× First-team All-Pro (2017, 2020, 2021)
  • 7x Pro Bowl (2017–2023)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
  • BCS national champion (2013)
  • Consensus All-American (2015)
  • Second-team All-American (2014)
  • 2× First-team All-ACC (2014, 2015)

Jalen Ramsey Personal Life

Jalen Ramsey shares two daughters with Brianna Tate, the sister of NFL wide receiver, Golden Tate. His identity in the league is centred around trash-talking his opponents which draw in plenty of crowd fever.

Jalen Ramsey has many investments including real estate and nutrition.

FAQs About Jalen Ramsey

What religion is Jalen Ramsey?

Christian.

Does Jalen Ramsey have a brother?

Yes, he is the brother of Jamal Ramsey.

What college did Jalen Ramsey attend?

Florida State University.

When was Jalen Ramsey born?

Jalen Ramsey was born on the 24th of October, 1994.

Where was Jalen Ramsey born?

Jalen Ramsey was born in Smyrna, Tennessee.

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