Jalen Ramsey’s Go Route Problem. How to Fix It

Jalen Ramsey had a tough Super Bowl.  We all know as defensive backs that bad games happen.  It’s just extra tough when it happens in a game as widely watched as the Super Bowl.

Ramsey’s problem did not just spring out of nowhere though.  In the divisional round,   Ramsey was beat deep late in the game by Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans for a big touchdown that put the Bucs back in the game.  The San Francisco 49ers,  the Rams’ NFC Championship opponent, did not have a vertical element to their passing attack nor did they have a wide receiver who could capitalize on the struggles that Ramsey had been having vs. the deep ball.

Ramseys’ deep ball problem is common to a lot of you cornerbacks who can’t figure out why they keep ending up behind WRs in coverage either when they are playing press or off.  The problem does have a fix and the reason it is happening is subtle but if it goes unchecked it can be a disaster and could cause a cornerback to lose confidence.  You could see that the bad game was getting to Ramsey and he was even on the ground in man coverage vs. a deep ball by chase on the 4th and 1 play by the Bengals that ended their final drive.

In the video below I explain to you where Ramsey is going wrong in the deep ball coverage.  It has to do with his transitions either from his back pedal or his crossover runs.  The problem is the same in both.  I break it down for you in the video.  Pay close attention as you don’t want this to end up to you.

As always,  if you have any questions,  feel free to reach out to me via email at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member.

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Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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