Kamari Ramsey is an American football safety for the USC Trojans. He previously played for the UCLA Bruins.

Kamari Ramsey
USC Trojans – No. 7
PositionSafety
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
MajorCommunication
Personal information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight204 lb (93 kg)
Career history
College
  • UCLA (2022–2023)
  • USC (2024–present)
High schoolSierra Canyon School (Los Angeles, California)

Early life and high school

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Ramsey attended high school at Sierra Canyon School located in Los Angeles, California. Coming out of high school, Ramsey was rated as a four-star recruit, where he initially committed to play college football for the Stanford Cardinal.[1][2] However, Ramsey decided to de-commit from Stanford and flip his commitment to play for the UCLA Bruins.[3][4]

College career

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UCLA

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During Ramsey's first collegiate season in 2022, he used the season to redshirt, playing in just four games totaling six tackles.[5][6] In week twelve of the 2023 season, Ramsey tallied four tackles in a win over rival USC.[7] In the 2023 season, Ramsey notched 40 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, five pass deflections, and an interception, while allowing just eleven receptions.[8][9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Ramsey decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[10][11]

Ramsey decided to transfer to play for the USC Trojans.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Warren, Peter (December 14, 2021). "Local 4-star safety Kamari Ramsey commits to UCLA". On3.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Connon, Sam (December 14, 2021). "Recent Stanford Decommit Kamari Ramsey Flips to UCLA Football". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Williams, James (December 15, 2021). "Signing Day: Get to know Kamari Ramsey, UCLA's new safety". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Connon, Sam (December 16, 2021). "UCLA Football Early Signing Day Breakdown: S Kamari Ramsey". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kamari Ramsey 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Raley, Dan (December 13, 2023). "Former UCLA Safety Ramsey Has UW Visit Planned". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Lazenby, Bryce (December 22, 2023). "USC lands experienced UCLA transfer DB via portal". Saturday Out West. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Evans, Luca (December 21, 2023). "Former UCLA safety Kamari Ramsey transfers to USC". Orange County-Register. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  9. ^ McKinney, Erik. "USC's Kamari Ramsey earns spot on On3's 2024 Preseason All-Transfer Portal Team". On3.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  10. ^ Rudolph, Justin (December 6, 2023). "UCLA safety Kamari Ramsey intends to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  11. ^ McDannald, Tracy (December 6, 2023). "UCLA safety Kamari Ramsey enters transfer portal". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  12. ^ Brizuela, James (December 21, 2023). "UCLA Football: Former Bruins Star Safety Commits to USC". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  13. ^ McKinney, Erik (March 27, 2024). "Kamari Ramsey talks transfer to USC, draw of playing for D'Anton Lynn". On3.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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