Lathan Ransom S Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Lathan Ransom S Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 12/02/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.53 seconds (63%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.5 DOB: 07/16/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Man-Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 12/02/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.53 seconds (63%*) | |
| Age: 22.5 DOB: 07/16/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 63.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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97% |
| Coverage: |
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91% |
| Zone: |
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83% |
| Man/Press: |
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86% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#98
Position rank:
#21
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| College Games: 49 College Snaps: 2093 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#162
Pos Rank:
#6
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 94/100
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| Ovr Rank: #151 Pos Rank: #11 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jordan Battle - Alabama |
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87% |
| Kerby Joseph - Illinois |
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86% |
| Antonio Johnson - Texas A&M |
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85% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Lathan Ransom, a safety from Ohio State, has emerged as a solid prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft. Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, Ransom made his mark at Salpointe Catholic High School, earning accolades such as the AllSportsTucson.com Athlete of the Year in 2019 and a spot on the Arizona Republic All-Arizona Team as a junior. His impressive high school career, which included 82 tackles and six interceptions in his junior year, led to his selection for the US Army All-American Game.At Ohio State, Ransom quickly became a cornerstone of the Buckeyes' defense. Over his four-year career, he amassed 152 tackles, more than any other current Buckeye, including 97 solo stops. His versatility was on full display with 14 passes defensed, three forced fumbles, and 7.5 tackles for loss. Ransom's consistent performance earned him an honorable mention all-Big Ten honors in both 2022 and 2023, and he was a semifinalist for the prestigious Thorpe Award in 2022.
Despite missing the last five games of the 2023 season due to injury, Ransom's college career was marked by steady improvement and impact plays. He showcased his special teams value with two blocked punts in 2022 and demonstrated his ability to perform in big games, recording 10 tackles against Indiana and 8 each against Northwestern and Georgia.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Physically imposing safety with excellent length and strength, capable of playing at all three levels of the defense
- Exceptional run defender, displaying quick trigger and closing speed when playing from deep or in the box
- Demonstrates great vision and ability to navigate through traffic to reach ball carriers efficiently
- Highly effective blitzer, showcasing good timing and toughness when rushing the quarterback
- Patient in catch coverage, using hands effectively to reroute receivers and disrupt timing
- Versatile defender with experience in various roles, including deep safety and box defender
- Consistent tackler who runs his feet through contact, delivering impactful hits
- Proven special teams contributor - had two blocked punts in 2022
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Can appear heavy-footed at times, lacking elite burst and change of direction ability
- Struggles in coverage when isolated in space, showing tight hips and limited flexibility
- Tendency to be overly handsy in downfield coverage, which may lead to penalties at the NFL level
- Sometimes slow to locate the ball in the air, potentially limiting his playmaking ability in deep coverage
- Straight-line defender who may have difficulty bending around blocks and making plays in the backfield
Scouting Report: Summary
Lathan Ransom brings a physical presence and versatility to the safety position that will appeal to NFL teams. His ability to play near the line of scrimmage and contribute in run defense should translate well to the pro game. Ransom's experience in various defensive alignments at Ohio State will serve him well as he adapts to NFL schemes.At the next level, Ransom's instincts and football IQ suggest room for growth in pass coverage, complementing his already strong run defense. He fits best in a defense that utilizes safeties in multiple roles, allowing him to leverage his strengths while developing his coverage skills. His toughness and special teams prowess should secure him an early role, with the potential to evolve into a starting-caliber safety over time.
Ransom's combination of size, tackling ability, and football intelligence makes him a solid mid-round selection. His physical style of play and versatility position him to potentially outperform his draft position as he acclimates to the pro game.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (Big Ten)
Lathan Ransom percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Lathan Ransom (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
98.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
28.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.