http://watch.scout.com/jalen-ramsey-offi...state-cb-1

 

 

Remember -  The star position isn't a CB and doesn't get the same  number of opportunities at INTs as a CB.  Are his numbers low? Yes. Maybe even still a bit low when accounting for the fact that he wasn't playing the same position you guys are comparing numbers with. 

I still think he has the skill set to be a high quality FS in the league. 

 

Is he worth the #5 pick?  Hard to say, but there are dozens of analysts calling for him to go top ten, so.... maybe the combine will confirm or deny those expectations. 

 

Brugler:

 

IN OUR VIEW: If you combined a cornerback and safety into one prospect, the result would look something like Ramsey, who was blessed with the inherent instincts and intuition along with the size/athletic profile to be a difference-maker. 



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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While versatile, his 2014 game film as a hybrid safety was better than his 2015 game film at boundary cornerback due to his long, easy strides to cover a lot of ground, but he can do everything you want in the secondary and is also an impact player on special teams coverages. 



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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's rare to see defensive backs mentioned as worthy of the No. 1 overall selection in the NFL Draft, but Ramsey deserves it with his natural playmaking skills. He can play cornerback (inside or outside), but his best NFL fit is in a nickel or safety role. 



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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">COMPARES TO: Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals -
While some teams will like him better as a cornerback and others as a safety, like Mathieu, Ramsey is better categorized as a playmaking defensive back due to his rangy skill-set and versatility.


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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Jaguars have been searching for cornerback help for a long time, but haven't drafted the position in the first round since 1999. Ramsey has experience at safety and corner, but is better categorized as a versatile ballhawk



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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">--Dane Brugler (2/10/16)



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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every indication is the Chargers are looking to move on from longtime standout safety Eric Weddle, a pending free agent. San Diego could see Ramsey as an ideal replacement. An Olympic-caliber athlete with instincts, size and physicality, Ramsey has starred all over the secondary and even at linebacker for the Seminoles, projecting best as a safety in the NFL.


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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">^^  fast forward to 5:00 min  ^^

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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sports Illustrated: (#2 overall prospect on big board)


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<p style="color:rgb(17,17,17);font-family:'proxima-nova', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JALEN RAMSEY, CB/S


Junior, Florida State

Ramsey might be the best cornerback prospect in this class, but the fact that he also stands out as the top safety option is why he lands here. Playing him out of the latter spot would give him more opportunities to play downhill as a blitzer and a run defender, in addition to using his coverage skills.

 
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 The consensus on this guy is unusually positive. He'd be one hell of a bust if seemingly everyone is wrong about him.

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