NFL Draft 2016: Jalen Ramsey worthy of being No. 1 pick?

Could Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey make history and be the first defensive back to be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft?

Jalen Ramsey had an All-American career with the Florida State Seminoles that saw him play all over the defensive backfield and make plays all across the field.

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He won a national championship, put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine in February to show his measurables match his elite play on the field and is the consensus top defensive back in the 2016 NFL Draft.

However, is Ramsey the type of special talent that is worthy of being the first defensive back to go first overall in the draft?

Since Shawn Springs was the No. 3 pick by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft, there hasn’t been a defensive back taken in the top-three, but Ramsey could change that with the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns and San Diego Chargers owning the top three picks. Worst-case scenario, Ramsey goes fourth to the Dallas Cowboys or fifth to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

But to be the first pick, Ramsey has to overcome long odds in front of him. Since 1997, there have been 22 quarterbacks, 10 offensive tackles and eight defensive ends picked in the top-three and there are great players at those positions this year that could prevent Ramsey from making history.

Helping his case is the evolution of the NFL into a passing league. With teams throwing the ball more than ever before, having a shutdown corner like the 6-1 Ramsey projects to be is a necessity for teams to win a Super Bowl.

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The Seattle Seahawks have Richard Sherman, the New England Patriots had Darrelle Revis and the Denver Broncos have Aqib Talib when they won the last three Super Bowls.

Having a quarterback in the secondary is vital to a team’s success, but I don’t think that position trumps the quarterbacks, tackles and ends no matter how talented of a prospect Ramsey is.

Size matters in the NFL and that’s why tackles and ends have more value than cornerbacks and why Ramsey and players like him will always be behind the eight ball in that respect. It’s the same thing tight ends, interior offensive linemen and safeties have to contend with too. They can be great talents at their position but they can’t trump the great talents at positions of greater value.

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Do I think Ramsey has the chance to be a perennial Pro Bowler? Yes, I do. I also feel the same way about Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil who I project to be the top pick of the Tennessee Titans.

Ramsey is a safer pick than North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz, but the Browns need a quarterback more than they need a cornerback who may be a better safety. Ultimately, I think Ramsey is worthy of being called the best prospect in the draft, but not one that will be the top pick.