Lathan Ransom is a safety who played his final year of college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024. Lathan Ransom went to Salpointe Catholic High School, where he registered 82 tackles, eight pass breakups, and six interceptions during his junior year. The four-star from Tucson was ranked the No.5 safety in the country and the 76th overall recruit in the class of 2020. Ransom was also selected to participate in the US Army All-American game.
Ransom began his collegiate football journey with the Ohio State Buckeyes over offers from Auburn, Arizona State, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and USC, among others. In his true freshman year, Ransom saw action in seven games, recording five total tackles during the COVID season. The following year, as a sophomore, Ransom recorded 38 total tackles, including a sack and five pass breakups. In 2022, Ransom witnessed a breakout campaign where he totaled 74 tackles with 1.5 sacks and three pass breakups. He was ranked third on the team in tackles and was a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Last season, Ransom recorded a career-high 75 total tackles and led the Buckeyes to the 2025 CFP national championship. In January 2025, Ransom declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, ending his five-year stint at Ohio State.
Lathan Ransom 40-time
Lathan Ransom's 40-time dash was recorded at 4.53 seconds in the 2025 Ohio State Pro Day results. He also recorded his 20-yard shuttle at 4.26 seconds, whereas he jumped 36.5 inches in the vertical.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.53s |
| 20-Yard Shuttle | 4.26s |
| Vertical Jump | 36.5 inches |
| Bench Press | 20 reps |
20-Yard Shuttle
Ransom recorded a 20-yard shuttle of 4.26 seconds in the 2025 Ohio State Pro Day.
Bench Press
Ransom logged in 20 reps in bench press at Ohio State football Pro Day.
Vertical Jump
Lathan Ransom posted a 36.5-inch vertical jump at Pro Day, according to Yahoo Sports.
Lathan Ransom Physical Attributes
| Physical Attribute | Details |
| Age | July 16, 2002 (age 22) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.84 m) |
Lathan Ransom Height
Lathan Ransom stands tall at 6 ft 1 in (1.84 m), as per his social page.
Lathan Ransom Weight
Lathan Ransom is listed at a weight of 206 lb (93 kg), as per his social page.
Lathan Ransom Age
Lathan Ransom is 22 years old as of April 2025. He was born on July 16, 2002, in Tucson, Arizona, United States.
FAQ's On Lathan Ransom
A. Lathan Ransom attended Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona.
A. Lathan Ransom stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.84 m).
A. Lathan Ransom plays as a safety.
A. Lathan Ransom wore the No.8 jersey for Ohio State Buckeyes.
A. Lathan Ransom 40-yard time stands at 4.53 seconds.
