Lathan Ransom
Lathan Ransom  S  Ohio State | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Lathan Ransom
Height
6-1
Weight
205
College
Ohio State
Position
S
Class
Junior
Home town
Tucson, AZ
84.3/100
Player Rating
10
PositionRank (DB)
4.53
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
1
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
3
Tackles
74
Sol tackles
49

Lathan Ransom S Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Lathan Ransom S Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.53 seconds (63%*)
Age: 20.8 DOB: 07/16/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 205 (45%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 03/25/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.53 seconds (63%*)
Age: 20.8 DOB: 07/16/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 205 (45%*)
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 84.3 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
QB Rating When targeted: 95.5
Tackling:
66%
Run Defense:
75%
Coverage:
89%
Zone:
80%
Man/Press:
88%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #54 Position rank: #10
College Games: 30 College Snaps: 1049
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #162 Pos Rank: #6
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 94 Stars 247 RATING: 94/100
Ovr Rank: #151 Pos Rank: #11
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Lathan Ransom attended Salpointe Catholic High School and was rated a 4-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.940, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Ransom opted to join Ohio State after being heavily recruited.

In 2020 as a freshman Ransom saw action in 6 games and played a total of 62 snaps at cornerback for the Buckeyes. He recorded just 7 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop. In coverage Ransom notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 92.7.

As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and logged 435 snaps for the Buckeyes. He made 24 tackles, 8 assists, and had 6 stops. In coverage he totaled 4 pass breakups, no interceptions, and a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 116.4.

In 2022 as a junior Ransom played in 11 games and contributed on 552 snaps. He chalked up 47 tackles, 18 assists, and added 21 stops. In the secondary Ransom forced 3 pass breakups, one interception, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 81.9.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close quickly when the ball comes out
  • Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
  • Has the quick, agile feet and fluid hips to mirror quickness and change direction underneath. But he’s at his best facing the action.
  • On the boundary, Ransom has the strong core and hips to latch on to receivers and escort them to the sideline.
  • He’s long and strong enough in his core to steer receivers to the sideline without getting grabby with his hands when playing inside technique.
  • Tracks the ball well and has the natural ball skills for forcing turnovers.
  • Flashes good ball skills. Ransom has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
  • Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
  • Has only average long speed and body flexibility.

How other scouting services rate Lathan Ransom (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
54.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
37.0