Jalen Ramsey is an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins as of 2024. The former fifth overall pick out of the 2016 NFL draft has played 8 seasons as of 2024. He was ranked 5th when ESPN surveyed various executives, scouts and coaches for the top 10 cornerbacks in July 2024. The 6 ft 1 defensive back attended Ensworth High School in Nashville before transferring to Brentwood Academy in Brentwood. He then committed to playing college football at Florida State University, where he played for 3 years, starting from 2013 to 2015. He went on to play in 41 games for the Seminoles during his 3-year tenure with the team. He finished his collegiate career by accumulating 181 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 22 pass deflections, 3 interceptions and 4 forced fumbles.
The Florida State product has played for 3 different teams in his career as of 2024. He started his journey in the pros with the Jacksonville Jaguars and went to two pro bowls in 3 years with them. In 2019, he got traded to the Los Angeles Rams team, where he stayed until 2022 and helped them win Super Bowl LVI. He was a major part of that 2021 Rams defense which went on to win the 2nd Super Bowl in franchise history. His latest stop came at Miami when the Dolphins traded for him in the 2023 offseason.
Jalen Ramsey Contract Breakdown
Jalen Ramsey signed his contract of 3 years $72.3 million with the Miami Dolphins on September 06, 2024, as per Spotrac. The contract runs through the 2028 season with a potential out option after the 2025 season.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 yr(s) / $72,300,000 | N/A | $24,100,000 | $24,235,000 | $24,235,000 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Restructure Bonus | Option Bonus | Roster Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $1,210,000 | $24,890,000 | $7,962,560 | $57,403,000 | $26,107,560 | ||
| 2025 | $1,255,000 | $18,980,000 | $4,000,000 | $16,661,000 | $49,448,000 | $25,100,000 | |
| 2026 | $10,000,000 | $8,135,000 | $2,000,000 | $25,033,000 | $18,468,000 | $21,000,000 | |
| 2027 | $10,000,000 | $8,835,000 | $2,000,000 | $26,800,000 | $11,723,000 | $21,700,000 | |
| 2028 | $21,135,000 | $2,000,000 | $36,168,000 | $4,978,000 | $24,000,000 | ||
| 2029 (VOID) | $12,351,000 |
What are the terms of Jalen Ramsey's Contract?
Ramsey’s deal with the Dolphins included no signing bonus but guaranteed him $24.3 million at the signing, according to Spotrac. Jalen Ramsey will receive a $24.8 million restructuring bonus in 2024 as per Spotrac.
Jalen Ramsey Salary
In 2024, Jalen is set to earn a base salary of $1.2 million as per Spotrac. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $7.9 million and a dead cap value of $57.4 million. As per the terms of Jalen Ramsey’s current contract with the Miami Dolphins, he has an average annual salary of $24.1 million.
How much does Jalen Ramsey make per minute?
Jalen Ramsey is set to make around $46 per minute in his four-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.
How much of Jalen Ramsey’s Contract is guaranteed?
Jalen Ramsey’s deal guarantees him $24.2 million out of the whole $72.3 million mentioned in his contract with the Dolphins.
Jalen Ramsey Contract History
Jalen Ramsey has signed multiple contracts before signing his 3-year contract extension in 2024.
| Year | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2016 - 2020 | 4 yr(s) / $23,351,000 | $15,182,546 | $5,837,750 | $22,901,000 | $22,901,000 |
| 2020 - 2026 | 5 yr(s) / $100,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $43,700,000 | $71,200,000 |
| 2023 - 2025 | 3 yr(s) / $55,000,000 | $8,835,000 | $18,333,333 | $35,500,000 | $35,500,000 |
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FAQs
A. Jalen Ramsey attended University of Florida.
A. Jalen Ramsey's 2024 deal makes him the highest paid cornerback in the league.
A. Jalen Ramsey plays as a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins as of 2024.
A. Jalen Ramsey wears jersey number 5 for the Miami Dolphins as of 2024.
