Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern California defensive back Kamari Ramsey (DB45) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

USC’s Kamari Ramsey Visits NFL Team in Need of Defensive Reinforcements

Originally posted on USC Trojans on SI | By Cory Pappas | Last updated Mar 29, 2026 8:19 PM ET

USC Trojans safety Kamari Ramsey is about to take the next step in his football playing career. At the conclusion of the Trojans’ 2025 regular season, Ramsey announced that he would are declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Kamari Ramsey's 30 Visit With Dallas Cowboys

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Kamari Ramsey went on a 30 visit with the Dallas Cowboys per Arye Pulli. Each NFL team gets 30 pre-draft meetings where they can host a potential prospect at their facility.

According to NFL Mock Draft Database, Ramsey is ranked as the 76th overall prospect in the 2026 draft class. He is projected to be a third round pick.

Ramsey played his high school football at Sierra Canyon and was a four-star recruit. He decided to stay in Los Angeles and signed with the UCLA Bruins as a member of their 2022 recruiting class. After two seasons with the Bruins, Ramsey entered the transfer portal. He didn’t have to travel far to his next destination as he stayed in Los Angeles and transferred to USC.

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Ramsey played for the Trojans in 2024 and 2025. In those seasons, he had 87 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, seven passes defended, and two forced fumbles.

Cowboys Needing Defensive Reinforcement

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In the first four rounds, the Cowboys have four picks: two first round selections, one third round selection, and one fourth round selection. Their defense was a major problem last season and it’s something they will have to address in the draft.

Dallas allowed the third most yards per game out of any team in the NFL last season with an average of 377.0 per game. They also gave up the most points in the NFL per game with an average of 30.1.

Offense hasn't been the issue. The Cowboys offense led by quarterback Dak Prescott has consistely been one of the best in the league during the regular season. Prescott and star wide receivers George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb had the Cowboys offense firing all season long in 2025. They averaged the second most points in the NFL per game with an average of 27.7.

Dallas missed the playoffs for the second straight season despite this high-flying offense. What they need now is to shore up the defensive side of the ball. Drafting Ramsey in the middle rounds could help contribute to that.

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