Lathan Ransom
23-Year-Old
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
21
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Ransom, a 2025 fourth-round pick from Ohio State, ended his collegiate career with a National Championship, recording 76 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss, one interception and a Big 10-leading three forced fumbles across 15 games. The physical safety is expected to begin the 2025 season as one of the Panthers' top backup defensive backs but could see increased playing time as he gets adjusted to the NFL. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year contract with the Panthers in May of 2025.
Scooped by Panthers
The Panthers selected Ransom in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 122nd overall.
ANALYSIS
Ransom initially planned to enter the draft last year before a foot injury kept him at Ohio State for another season. The physical safety excelled in his fifth year, tallying 76 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and an interception to earn Second Team All-American honors and help the Buckeyes win a National Championship. Ransom looks like a strong run defender in the NFL with room to develop his pass-coverage abilities. The Panthers lack depth in their secondary, meaning Ransom could make an impact sooner than later.
Ransom initially planned to enter the draft last year before a foot injury kept him at Ohio State for another season. The physical safety excelled in his fifth year, tallying 76 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and an interception to earn Second Team All-American honors and help the Buckeyes win a National Championship. Ransom looks like a strong run defender in the NFL with room to develop his pass-coverage abilities. The Panthers lack depth in their secondary, meaning Ransom could make an impact sooner than later.
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Measurables Review
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How do Lathan Ransom's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"Weight
206 lbsHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
30.50 in
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Making push for starting role
Ransom is in the mix for the Panthers' starting free safety role, per Eric Edholm of NFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Ransom has had a strong training camp and looked good in Carolina's preseason opener against the Browns. The rookie fourth-round pick is making a push to unseat Nick Scott, who made four starts for Carolina in 2024. Ransom will look to continue his ascent in the Panthers' second preseason game against Houston.
Ransom has had a strong training camp and looked good in Carolina's preseason opener against the Browns. The rookie fourth-round pick is making a push to unseat Nick Scott, who made four starts for Carolina in 2024. Ransom will look to continue his ascent in the Panthers' second preseason game against Houston.