It was an injury-interrupte 2025 season for safety Kamari Ramsey at USC, but he still is one of the more talented safeties in this upcoming NFL draft class. In 2025, Ramsey posted 27 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 2 pass deflections in 9 games. When he was out there, he made an impact, and in the games he was not able to play, the Trojans felt the difference.

A big reason why Ramsey will still be a highly sought-after prospect is because of the dominant season he had in 2024. Ramsey had 60 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and an interception. He was the leader of a Trojan defense that significantly improved. An ESPN draft expert has recognized the impact Ramsey can make in the NFL in his latest mock draft.

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In a recent mock draft by ESPN’s Matt Miller, he has a former Trojan defensive stud headed to the Chiefs. Here are his thoughts on the Chiefs selecting Kamari Ramsey in the second round:

“With Bryan Cook set to hit free agency, the Chiefs have a hole at safety with no up-and-coming prospect ready to fill it. Ramsey is a ball-hawking, rangy free safety who can play in a split or single-high safety look.”

Since being drafted in 2022, safety Bryan Cook has been a reliable and impactful member of a great Chiefs defense. The last two seasons, he has remained healthy, playing 17 games in both seasons. Last season, Cook had 82 tackles and 6 pass deflections. He could potentially walk, and Ramsey would be the perfect replacement at a very low price.

Ramsey is a very versatile defender, as he can play safety, nickel, and corner just about every position in the backend. He has all the traits needed to thrive in just about any coverage, but he also brings a special ability to get after the quarterback on blitzes coming from the secondary. He can fit in the box and make tackles; this is the exact type of safety you would want in today’s game.

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Ramsey could be the next secondary player to thrive in Steve Spagnuolo’s system. Trent McDuffie has been a multiple-time All-Pro nominee, and he has been highly regarded as one of the best corners in the league. That could very well end up being Kamari Ramsey if the Chiefs decide to select the former USC Trojan.

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC’s Kamari Ramsey would be home run NFL draft pick for KC Chiefs