Jalen Ramsey (8) is headed to the NFL. Photo Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Two-time All-America defensive back Jalen Ramsey is leaving Florida State to enter the NFL Draft after his junior season.
Ramsey announced Tuesday that he is passing up his final year of eligibility with the Seminoles, who were 37-4 the past three seasons.
“Today, after having in depth discussions with my parents, my coaches and others whom I hold dear to my heart, I am announcing my decision to pursue my dream, forgo my senior year of football at Florida State and declare for the 2016 NFL Draft,” Ramsey said in a statement.
Ramsey started all 41 games during his career and totaled three interceptions, 18 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 23 pass breakups. He is the top-ranked cornerback in the 2016 class by NFLDraftScout.com and the No. 3 prospect overall.
“I’m extremely happy for Jalen and his family,” Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said. “I think it is a very smart decision by him. He will be a tremendous pro. He was an outstanding player and leader for us. I cannot say enough good things about him. I wish him nothing but the best and he will always be a part of the Florida State family.”
Ramsey was the first true freshman to start at cornerback for Florida State since Deion Sanders before he moved to safety during the Seminoles’ BCS national championship season in 2013.
During the 2015 season, Ramsey finished with 52 tackles and 10 pass breakups. The previous year, he had 79 tackles and two interceptions.
Ramsey also competed in track at Florida State. He finished fourth in the long jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships in 2015.
