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Gipson compares Ramsey to Haden: 'He just demands that respect'

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Jalen Ramsey has yet to play a down in the NFL, but Jacksonville Jaguars teammate and safety Tashaun Gipson is already comparing him to one of the league's best.

The Jaguars drafted Ramsey fifth overall, and expect him to start in their secondary right off the bat alongside Gipson, who was signed from the Cleveland Browns in free agency.

Ramsey has thoroughly impressed Gipson, who sees hints of another elite cornerback in the young Jaguar.

"If you check the presence of Jalen, one thing that you will know that is the guy seems like he's a five-year veteran," Gipson told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Thursday. "And one thing is that he walked in this locker room feeling he was the best. Those are the type of cornerbacks that I truly love playing with. I had the pleasure of playing with a guy in Cleveland, Joe Haden, and I have nothing but respect for his game and I know that he's definitely one of the best.

"And that's the kind of guy he reminds me of, a Joe Haden, where he just demands that respect. You know when Jalen's in the room because his presence and just his understanding about the game. I love the dude, I love his game and I love his understanding."

But while Gipson says Ramsey carries himself like an elite pro, he adds that it's not in an overconfident way. The Florida State product knows the important role he plays in the organization.

"It's not like he comes in the room and says, 'I'm a high draft pick,'" Gipson said. "He understands there's going to be competition, he understands that he's got to work. He's always talking to me, trying to pick my brain, (saying), 'Hey, what do you see right here if we were to run this coverage, how do you think it'll play out?'

"And one of the things that I see in him is that he's eager to learn, and one thing about him is that I don't think that the stage is going to be too bright for him."

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