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2016 NFL Draft scouting report: Jalen Ramsey

By Will Lomas

Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey (8) celebrates after a deflected pass during the first half of the game against the University of South Florida Bulls at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey (8) celebrates after a deflected pass during the first half of the game against the University of South Florida Bulls at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Tennessee Titans hold the number one pick in the 2016 NFL Draft (for now) and they have top picks in every round except the fourth. With 5 picks in the top 140, they will have plenty of assets to manipulate the draft to find some great players.

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Whether they move up or down is up to them, but it is time that most of the fans start to really look at the players the Titans could and should be targeting. That is why I will start publishing some of my scouting reports on players in the following weeks.

There are some things I don’t have access to, and neither do most people outside of the NFL. Medical records, extensive background checks, personality tests, charisma, intangibles, and true football intelligence like play comprehension are things that I can only judge based off of the film and what I see and hear about players.

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    • However, from a pure on the field standpoint I can grade how these players might develop in the NFL and whether or not they are a fit for the Titans. Before I publish these, I look at a moderate sample size (at least three games) thanks to the great folks at Draftbreakdown.com and the work they are doing.

    My grading scale looks like this:

    Absolute must take, the next Reggie White: 100

    Blue-chip player. Dominant at his position and will be a top-5 player in two years: 99-98

    Very good starter, 1st round lock: 97-93

    Above average starter with potential to be very good. Fringe 1st: 92-90

    Day 2 player who will be an average starter from day 1: 89-80

    Could start, but should rotate early: 79-70

    Not a starter, but a developmental player or someone who had great production in college and is worth a look: 69-

    Do not draft: DND

    Know that you know all that, here is my scouting report:

    Jalen Ramsey

    CB/FS, Florida State

    6’1” 201 lb.

    Games Watched: BC, Miami, Louisville, NCST

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    Pros

    -The best college corner pressing and covering down the field. Outstanding at it.

    -He is listed as a DB because he can play man corner, flat zone, deep zone, and he could probably play anywhere on the field.

    -Good special teams player.

    -Smart, talented blitzer. Gets in passing lanes and if there is a pass to the flat he will leap and knock the ball down which forces the QB to change the trajectory on the ball.

    -Truly affects the game from any position.

    -Outstanding athlete which doesn’t get talked about enough. Long jump champ in the ACC.

    Cons

    -Suspect hands, which seems crazy when you see him play. But for how many PBUs he has, he has a surprisingly poor ratio of PBUs to INTs.

    Summary

    -While Jalen Ramsey doesn’t force many turnovers, his refined technique, athleticism, versatility, and character make him very inciting to a team like the Tennessee Titans. If the Titans drafted him they could either play him at free safety or cornerback and instantly feel like they have added a Pro Bowl talent to their roster. Not only can he do everything, he is willing to do everything and his effort is clear on tape. He is the perfect fit for a Dick LeBeau scheme and while he may not actually be the second coming of Troy Polamalu, his man coverage ability and his rare athleticism could actually make him better. Truly a great prospect with no real flaw.

    Grade: 98

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