Kaleb J. Ramsey (born June 20, 1989) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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Professional career

Ramsey was placed on the physically unable to perform list for the start of the 2014 season due to an injury. He was released on September 5, 2015 in order for the 49ers to make their 53-man roster. He was re-signed on September 6, 2015 to the 49ers' practice squad. On January 7, 2016, the 49ers signed Ramsey to a futures contract. On July 28, 2016, Ramsey announced his retirement from the National Football League.

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1989 births Living people American football defensive ends Boston College Eagles football players People from Uniontown, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania San Francisco 49ers players Sportspeople from the Pittsburgh metropolitan area {{defensiveback-1980s-stub