He played for the Indiana Hoosiers and Northwestern Wildcats in his college football career.

Ramsey grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Elder High School, where he played football and basketball.

His father, Doug Ramsey, is Elder's head football coach.

[7] Ramsey lost his starting job as a redshirt junior to Michael Penix Jr., but returned as the starter after Penix suffered a season ending injury and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten after passing for 2,454 yards and 13 touchdowns.

[9] Ramsey joined the Northwestern Wildcats as a graduate transfer for the 2020 season.