Texans selected USC S Kamari Ramsey with the No. 141 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ramsey (6’0/202) is a versatile defensive back who logged 235 coverage snaps in 2025, allowing just 6 receptions on 14 targets (42.9 percent) for 32 yards and a laudable 0.14 yards per coverage snap, illustrating high-end efficiency in underneath assignments. The former multi-spot safety translated smoothly into nickel usage, pairing disciplined eyes with quick route recognition while adding 3 PBUs and a 14.3 percent forced incompletion rate. Ramsey also contributed 32 tackles with a strong 94.1percent tackle rate, though his 40.6 percent run-defense involvement and limited 1 run stop highlight modest box impact. Athletically, he brings a solid 8.48 RAS with 4.47s speed (89th percentile) and a 36-inch vertical (70th percentile), giving him enough range to survive in split-safety shells but with some stiffness that shows when transitioning in space. Ramsey projects as a scheme-versatile DB2/DB3 who fits best in zone-heavy systems where his processing speed and efficiency can shine, though durability concerns and average change-of-direction cap his upside.
