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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*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 | |
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*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 | |
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Game performance weighted rating.
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 48.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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78% |
| Coverage: |
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86% |
| Zone: |
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78% |
| Man/Press: |
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82% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#153
Position rank:
#32
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| College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1535 | ||
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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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