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Lathan Ransom

SAF

Lathan Ransom came into the league as a 4th-round selection (122nd overall) in 2025, drafted out of Ohio State. Now with CAR, he's in his 2nd NFL season. His 51.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 59th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'0", 206#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 4, 122nd overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
46.2

50th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3-0.60
Ball skills×0.25+0.57
Run defense×0.2-0.51
Availability×0.1+0.23

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR46.24
2025CAR51.515

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Lathan Ransom has played in 19 regular-season games, all with CAR.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 51.5, in the 59th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI—41.7
Week 2ATL—41.1
Week 3CLE—51.6
Week 4DET—48.4

Lathan Ransom — common questions

What position does Lathan Ransom play?
Lathan Ransom is listed as an SAF.
Which teams has Lathan Ransom played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lathan Ransom has played for CAR (2025–2026).
Where did Lathan Ransom go to college?
Lathan Ransom played college football at Ohio State.
When was Lathan Ransom drafted?
Lathan Ransom was selected in round 4, 122nd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lathan Ransom scored?
Lathan Ransom has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Lathan Ransom's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lathan Ransom rated 46.2 for 2026, the 50th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 4, 2025

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