Steven Nelson Skeptical about Jalen Ramsey’s 2025 Performance, Forecasts WRs Overpowering Steelers’ Top Cornerback: NFL News

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson has challenged the anticipated performance of Jalen Ramsey for the 2025 NFL season. Nelson, who played for the Steelers between 2019 and 2020, used Instagram to predict that Ramsey, a seven-time Pro Bowler, will find himself struggling in coverage this year.

Nelson boldly claimed that wide receivers matched against Ramsey would produce standout results. This prediction was made in light of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin suggesting that Ramsey would take on the role of covering Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top receiver, Mike Evans, during a joint practice session. Despite Tomlin’s backing, Nelson expressed skepticism about Ramsey’s ability to consistently halt elite receivers.

Reports suggest that during practice, Evans had a successful run against Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey. How Tomlin’s strategy to utilize Ramsey in covering the opposing team’s No.1 receiver will affect the Steelers’ performance during the 2025 season remains unknown. A significant factor will be Ramsey’s performance in this varied role, which could determine the Steelers’ pass defense for the season.