Entering his 10th season, Jalen Ramsey helped lead a Miami Dolphins defense that ranked 9th overall in both pass and run defense. The Dolphins are set to move on from him after June 1st and save nearly $10 million in cap space. The position is notorious for a steep drop-off in production once players reach the wrong side of 30, making it critical to evaluate his ability to be a top cover man in the NFL.
Per Pro Football Reference (PFF), Ramsey graded out as the 16th-best cornerback during the 2024 season, posting a 76.9 PFF grade. This includes an elite run defense grade of 85.7, ranking 10th at the position. He excelled as a blitzer, notching 12 pressures and 1 sack on 47 pass rush snaps, which ranked 1st and 6th, respectively, at the position.
Ramsey’s coverage ability comes into question, as he posted a 71.9, his lowest mark since the 2019 season (68.7), when he was traded midseason from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Los Angeles Rams.
Ramsey has only missed 10 games due to injury, with the most significant being a torn meniscus during the 2023 season, according to Player Profiler. So, from a durability standpoint, he has been largely available, especially for an aging player like himself.
Overall, the 6’1 208lb veteran is still a reliable and versatile player who can align anywhere on the defense, as a star, nickel, or outside corner. His physicality as a run defender, ability in coverage, and health availability should still land him as a low-end CB1 in the league.
A transition to safety could be in the cards for Ramsey, however, especially with his experience at the position during his time at Florida State. This could prolong his playing career, following the success that Hall of Fame defensive backs Charles Woodson and Rod Woodson achieved with the position switch.
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