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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

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
51.5

59th percentile among DEFs

15 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.45
Pass rush×0.3-0.23
Ball skills×0.25+0.07
Run defense×0.2-0.28
Availability×0.1+0.92

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR455
2025CAR51.515

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Lathan Ransom has played in 20 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.

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR——
Week 1JAX—39.7
Week 2ARI—40.5
Week 3ATL—57.4
Week 4NE—40.5
Week 5MIA—42.2
Week 6DAL—41.1
Week 7NYJ—39.7
Week 8BUF—57.1
Week 9GB—41.8
Week 10NO—40.1
Week 12SF—40.5
Week 13LAR—74.1
Week 15NO—40.7
Week 16TB—67.7
Week 18TB—49.9

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 45.0 for 2026, the 46th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2025

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