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USA Today
25-04-2025
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- USA Today
NFL Draft profile and projection for safety Lathan Ransom
NFL Draft profile and projection for safety Lathan Ransom Lathan Ransom spent five years at Ohio State, appearing in 56 games and playing a major role on the defense in his final four full seasons on the Buckeyes. He now moves on to the NFL, where his phsyicality will earn him respect and playing time. His most memorable achievement with the Buckeyes, in a career full of great plays, will surely be helping string out and tackling Quintrevion Wisner for a big loss on second down during the epic goal-line stand against Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Where should Ransom expect to go in the Draft? Let's break it down. Lathan Ransom, Safety Draft Projection: Round 3-5 Pro Day Results (As Reported by The Columbus Dispatch) Bench press: 20 reps Vertical jump: 36.5' 40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds 20-yard shuttle: 4.26 seconds Broad jump: 10'1' The one potential knock on Ransom is his speed. That 40 time is solid, but it doesn't quite keep pace with the fastest receivers in the league. That's why Ransom is a safety, not a corner. But his strength and versatility means he'll have an impact on an NFL roster, as he's strong in run defense (again, ask Texas) and he's more than fast enough to help with over the top coverage or to pick up tight ends. He didn't go in the first round and isn't expected to be taken in the second, but he should certainly have his name called, probably by the end of the fourth round but possibly in the fifth.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bucs get help on both sides of the ball in latest mock draft
Bucs get help on both sides of the ball in latest mock draft Today is another day in the long journey to the 2025 NFL Draft, which, of course, means we now have another mock draft to break down and analyze. Thankfully, there is an added angle to this mock draft we discussed today that makes it a tad more special and gives a little more to look at through our lens. Chad Reuter of NFL Media published a 4-round mock draft on Friday. As we get ready to start a new week, what better time to discuss the picks? As we have discussed, Jason Licht and the Bucs had a great 2024 draft cycle. 2025 is set to be just as important a year as any for the team, especially considering how close this roster is to being in contention for a Super Bowl. Let's look at what Chad Reuter gave the Bucs as they look to pursue that perfect roster. Round 1, Pick 19: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M Round 2, Pick 53: Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina Round 3, Pick 84: Lathan Ransom, SAF, Ohio State Round 4, Pick 121: Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia The picks of Shemar Stewart and Shavon Revel are ones that make a lot of sense for the Bucs. Stewart would be a defensive project for Todd Bowles, but he helps the team address their big-time need at the edge rusher position. The signing of Haason Reddick allows them to be a little more than flexible with who they pick to play opposite him on the edge. As for Shavon Revel, he is a top-ten player for me in this draft class, but the torn ACL he suffered this year will cause him to tumble down the board. He can be the Bucs' number-one cornerback alongside Zyon McCollum and set them up for sustained success at the position. The final two picks, Lathan Ransom and Wyatt Milum, make a little less sense to us. The Bucs have solidified their offensive line, the picking of Milum would do more of that. There isn't much for him to do in terms of starting so the pick seems like one that should go a different direction. The pick of Lathan Ransom makes more sense than Milum, but it also is confusing. The Bucs seem to be gearing towards moving ahead with Tykee Smith and Antoine Winfield Jr. Ransom, which would give the team some depth, it isn't a need, but it could make sense. With Antoine Winfield Jr. having some injury history, it would serve as a nice insurance policy.
