Lathan Ransom
Lathan Ransom  S  Ohio State | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Lathan Ransom
Height
6-1
Weight
210
College
Ohio State
Position
S
Class
Senior
Home town
Tucson, AZ
82.0/100
Player Rating
32
PositionRank (DB)
4.53
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
1
Interception YDS
15
Passes Defensed
2
Tackles
34
Sol tackles
21

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

Lathan Ransom S Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety
Last Updated: 10/23/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.53 seconds (63%*)
Age: 21.4 DOB: 07/16/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 210 (59%*)
Forty: 4.53 (O) (63%*) Shuttle: 4.15 (HS) (61%*)
Vertical: 33.5 (HS) (23%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*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).
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Last Updated: 10/23/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.53 seconds (63%*)
Age: 21.4 DOB: 07/16/2002
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 210 (59%*)
Forty: 4.53 (O) (63%*) Shuttle: 4.15 (HS) (61%*)
Vertical: 33.5 (HS) (23%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*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).
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Overall Rating: 82.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating.
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QB Rating When targeted: 48.2
Tackling:
72%
Run Defense:
78%
Coverage:
86%
Zone:
78%
Man/Press:
82%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 5th
Overall Rank: #153 Position rank: #32
College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1535
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 from Salpointe Catholic High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. 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 only 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 an unimpressive 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
  • Flashes some physicality as a hitter.
  • Good hustle player who puts himself in the action when he's not directly involved. Knows how to use his height and vertical leap.
  • His ball skills are very good. Ransom tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when Ransom isn’t targeted often.
  • Quicker than he is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man.
  • Good speed in pursuit with the chase skills to track down the ballcarrier.
  • Ransom tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Tends to play conservatively and give too much cushion when playing off.
  • Has tense ankles and hips with choppy footwork when attempting to redirect and doesn't always look natural changing directions.
  • Not an explosive player and needs to show better bend and flexibility in his drops - plays too high.

Lathan Ransom percentiles vs other Safety's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Lathan Ransom (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
162.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
35.0