Los Angeles Rams star Jalen Ramsey has long established himself as the league’s premier shutdown cornerback.
On most weeks, Ramsey is tasked with guarding the opposing team’s No. 1 wideout. He put together a rather impressive track record against wide receivers like DK Metcalf, DeAndre Hopkins and Mike Evans during the 2020 campaign.
However, the Rams found ways to utilize Ramsey’s skill set at a number of positions on the field as Nickel and even another safety in certain packages. It seems this has helped him envision a potential change in the future.
Hall of Famer Charles Woodson is the most prevalent example of a successful transition from cornerback to safety. Ramsey said during an appearance on the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” that his experience in L.A has helped him consider switching positions in the future, via Cameron DaSilva of USA Today:
“I like Charles because even though I say Deion is the best corner to play the game, Charles is the best defensive back to play the game because he played multiple positions in the secondary. He played corner, he played safety, he played nickel. He did a bunch of different stuff and he affected the game in so many different ways,” Ramsey said. “Me coming to L.A., that’s kind of the role that I started to be in. I’m still on the edges, on the corner the majority of the time, but here and there, they’re starting to let me be me a little bit more. Mix it in, playing a little bit of nickel. And then at some point in my career, if it takes me there to safety, I would want to do that as well. I want to have a mix of all.”
Ramsey added that while he is open to the idea, he is enjoying his status as the game’s top cornerback.
“I wouldn’t have no problems moving to safety. I love corner right now. The corner money’s better. I’m cool where I’m at,” he said.
There comes a time in most cornerbacks’ careers where they start to consider making the switch to safety. It appears even Ramsey himself is intrigued by the prospect of switching positions.
A year under former defensive coordinator Brandon Staley helped the four-time Pro Bowler realize the potential of lining up anywhere on the field. It will be interesting to see if new coordinator Raheem Morris will look to do the same.
Fortunately, the 26-year-old is still in the midst of his prime and will not need to consider the move for quite some time. Ramsey can continue to relish in potentially establishing himself as one of the best cornerbacks of all time.
