PIT Jalen Ramsey
NFL player. Position: DB/CB. Team: PIT.
Quick Facts
- Position: DB/CB
- Team: PIT (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Age (2026 season): 32 years old
- Career: 8x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro (last in 2021)
2026 Outlook
Entering his age-32 season, Ramsey is at an inflection point similar to Charles Woodson's late-career pivot. In 2025, he made his 8th Pro Bowl while shifting heavily to safety (462 free safety snaps, career-high for the position). Steelers coaches compare him favorably to Woodson's successful role transition at age 32+, but Ramsey hasn't made All-Pro since 2021 — a decline signal worth monitoring.
The Steelers have positioned Ramsey for primarily nickel/slot work in 2026, signing safeties Brisker and Savage, plus drafting CB Daylen Everette. This setup allows Ramsey to play his strength (run defense, 81+ PFF grade in 4 of last 5 years) without excessive boundary corner duties. His tackling (88 tackles in 2025) and versatility (6 sacks in 2025, double his career total) suggest he can extend his prime if the role adjustment works. However, replicating Woodson's four Pro Bowls after age 32 is a high bar (per Steelers coaches compare Jalen Ramsey to Charles Woodson as DB prepares for versatile role). Made the 2026 NFL Top 100 at No. 82, down from No. 66 in 2025, reflecting his aging trajectory and declining All-Pro consideration. He finished 3rd in tackles on Pittsburgh in 2025 with 88 total (53 solo) while posting 8 passes defensed, 1 INT, 4 TFLs, and 3 sacks across all 17 games in his first Steelers season (per Jalen Ramsey Ranked No. 82 on the NFL Top 100 List).
Role / Depth Chart
Expected nickel corner / versatile DB. Will see snaps at safety, boundary corner, and sub-package roles.
Injury Status
No current injuries noted. Made full 2025 campaign in new role.
Recent News
- 2026-07-08 — From Derrick Harmon to Jalen Ramsey, one thought on every Steelers defensive player (From Derrick Harmon to Jalen Ramsey, one thought on every Steelers defensive player)
- 2026-07-03 — Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey makes NFL Top 100 Players list (Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey makes NFL Top 100 Players list)
- 2026-07-03 — Ramsey ranked No. 82 on the NFL Top 100 List (Ramsey ranked No. 82 on the NFL Top 100 List)
- 2026-06-22 — Four trades the Steelers should make before training camp (Four trades the Steelers should make before training camp)
- 2026-05-09 — McCorkle: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Pre-OTAs) (McCorkle: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Pre-OTAs))
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-05-29 — NFL Breakouts: 5 Players Poised For A Second-Year Leap In 2026 (NFL Breakouts: 5 Players Poised For A Second-Year Leap In 2026)
- 2026-03-05 — NFL Free Agency 2026: How AFC Teams Stack Up by Salary Cap Space (NFL Free Agency 2026: How AFC Teams Stack Up by Salary Cap Space)
- 2026-03-09 — 2026 NFL free agency winners and losers: Raiders, Titans break the bank; Patrick... (2026 NFL free agency winners and losers: Raiders, Titans break the bank; Patrick...)
- 2026-03-09 — 2026 NFL free agency tracker: Rumors, news, trade buzz, Monday moves (2026 NFL free agency tracker: Rumors, news, trade buzz, Monday moves)
Open Questions
- Can Ramsey replicate Woodson's late-career success, or does his All-Pro decline since 2021 signal regression?