Jalen Ramsey was drafted No. 5 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 5 · #5 overall
Jalen Ramsey Florida State Draft
Jalen Ramsey was drafted No. 5 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #5
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 152
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 847th at Florida State
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Jalen Ramsey came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 209 lbs
- Hometown
- Smyrna, TN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 3 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
- Games played
- 152
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 847th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2833% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 5
Who came off the board on either side of Jalen Ramsey.
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Oregon · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jalen Ramsey in the 2016 NFL Draft
Jalen Ramsey is a Cornerback out of Florida State selected No. 5 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft. 152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jalen Ramsey drafted?
Jalen Ramsey was selected No. 5 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/jalen-ramsey.
What college did Jalen Ramsey play for?
Jalen Ramsey played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Jalen Ramsey's NFL career turn out?
152 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/jalen-ramsey.