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USA Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Contract details for Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick DB Caleb Ransaw
Contract details for Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick DB Caleb Ransaw Here is a look at the contract details for Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round draft pick DB Caleb Ransaw. Prior to rookie minicamp, the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to contract terms with third-round draft pick, Tulane defensive back Caleb Ransaw. Over the Cap now has those contract details. When it comes to rookie deals, the rookie wage scale sets the parameters, based on where the player was drafted, that puts in place a ceiling and a floor for how much each draft pick can earn over their standard four-year contract. For a more detailed look at the rookie wage scale, click here. For Ransaw, who was the 88th overall pick, his total contract value over the four-year deal is $6.281 million and includes $1.208 million guaranteed as a signing bonus. From a cap perspective, that signing bonus amount will be prorated over the four years of the contract, in the form of a $302,014 cap hit each year. In Year 1, Ransaw will earn a base salary of $840,000. In Year 2, it increases to $1.075 million, followed by $1.361 million in Year 3, and $1.646 million in Year 4. Caleb Ransaw's salary cap hits each year with Jacksonville Jaguars 2025: $1.142 million $1.142 million 2026: $1.427 million $1.427 million 2027: $1.713 million $1.713 million 2028: $1.998 million Mike Silver of The Athletic would call Ransaw one of GM James Gladstone's draft crushes. Ransaw brings impressive speed to the Jaguars' defensive backfield, running a 4.33-second 40, along with versatility as well, having played multiple positions at Tulane. Within the Jaguars' defense, Ransaw could compete for the starting strong safety role right away, and that combination of speed and versatility provides defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile with added flexibility. "One of the things that really jumps out more than anything is the versatility," Gladstone said of Ransaw via Jaguars on SI. "As we look at that defensive back room, obviously the capacity to play corner, play safety, he showcased the post work at the All-Star Circuit that really jumped out. "Obviously, if you were to ever look at his stat page, what stands out is his tackle ratio. The root word of the position safety is safe, and he's somebody that can make sure that when there is someone who gets loose, he can get them down."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Can Caleb Ransaw make the transition to Safety?
The Jacksonville Jaguars have invested a ton of assets into their secondary. From Tyson Campbell's extension, selection of Travis Hunter, signing of Jourdan Lewis and Eric Murray, the Jaguars have made it known through their actions that the secondary needed some work, a lot of work. Advertisement The Jags' secondary ranked last in nearly every statistical category so the viewpoint is certainly warranted. >>> STREAM ACTION SPORTS JAX 24/7 LIVE <<< Rookie nickel Jarrian Jones was about the unit's only saving grace as Tyson Campbell and company struggled in the man-heavy scheme under Ryan Nielsen. In the draft, James Gladstone traded up to select the unicorn himself, Travis Hunter, who figures to play both ways in Jacksonville. However, it was their third round selection of Caleb Ransaw that puzzled many initially but the vision was there. Ransaw, largely a nickel cornerback at Tulane, plays with physicality and toughness. He led all FBS cornerbacks in 2023 with a missed tackle rate of just 1.8%. His career missed tackle rate of 5.4% is top tier for any cornerback. Advertisement It's for these reasons and his skills in zone coverage that have the Jaguars intrigued with Ransaw at the safety position. The Jaguars cornerback room is pretty full with Campbell, Jones, Lewis, Hunter, and Montaric Brown, however, there is a path for Ransaw to become one of the Jaguars' starting safeties in the future. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] On top of his physicality and tackling prowess, Ransaw is an incredible athlete, posting a 9.75 RAS. His 4.33 40-yard dash is among the fastest ever if graded out as a safety. In fact, he would be the second fastest safety ever. Ransaw is pretty dang good in coverage too. Advertisement Last season, Ransaw allowed just a 43.5% completion rate, his best season in coverage. Much of his time in college came at nickel, 766 snaps to be exact. It's generally a much easier transition to safety than say outside cornerback. While he's been solid overall in coverage, I mentioned his skills in zone. Last season, Ransaw allowed just three receptions on nine targets for 45 yards. It wasn't as though he didn't see a lot of play in zone, Ransaw was just rarely targeted. The Jaguars have flexibility needed to develop and mold Ransaw into the player that they envision. He doesn't need to start or even play right away as there are other players who can fill in the short term. Advertisement The hope is, with Ransaw's physicality, athleticism, and coverage skills, that he can develop into a starting safety for the Jaguars down the line and eventually replace or complement Eric Murray. Jaguars fans will have to be patient with Ransaw but the reward might just be worth all the risk. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action Sports Jax 24/7 live.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
5 Things to know about Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick: DB Caleb Ransaw
5 Things to know about Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick: DB Caleb Ransaw Here are five things to know about Caleb Ransaw, the Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round pick. In the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Tulane defensive back Caleb Ransaw to bolster their safety depth and the competition overall at that position group. Let's take a closer look at that selection with five things to know about Ransaw. Ransaw was James Gladstone's "draft crush" NFL GMs are just like us; there are certain prospects each draft cycle who seem to stand out above the rest and can fall into the "draft crush" category. According to Mike Silver of The Athletic, for James Gladstone, that prospect was Ransaw. While diving into the 2025 draft class during his time with the Rams, Ransaw was not a player that Gladstone was all that familiar with. But once he arrived in Jacksonville, Ransaw quickly found himself on Gladstone's radar. "One of the things that really jumps out more than anything is the versatility," Gladstone said of Ransaw via Jaguars on SI. "As we look at that defensive back room, obviously the capacity to play corner, play safety, he showcased the post work at the All-Star Circuit that really jumped out." A versatile defender During his time at Tulane, Ransaw, particularly over the last two seasons, spent the majority of his snaps lined up in the slot. But in addition to that, he also played 275 snaps as an outside cornerback during the 2022 season, and has 259 career snaps lined up at the line of scrimmage, and another 152 snaps as a box defender. With the Jaguars, Ransaw is listed as a safety and can likely compete right away for the starting strong safety role next to Eric Murray. The strong safety is often tasked with playing closer to the line of scrimmage, which is where most of Ransaw's college snaps have come, but with his versatility, he could wear a variety of hats in Anthony Campanile's malleable defensive scheme. A reliable tackler If a defender is going to be playing the bulk of their snaps near the line of scrimmage, whether that be in the slot or lining up in the box, they better be a sound tackler to help out in the run game, and Ransaw has proven to be that. Over the last three seasons, Ransaw's missed tackle rate, according to PFF, was at just 5.3%. For some context, a missed tackle rate of 5.9% last season was the sixth-lowest mark among all safeties. In 2023, Ransaw was one of PFF's highest graded run defenders at the safety position. "Obviously, if you were to ever look at his stat page, what stands out is his tackle ratio," Gladstone said. "The root word of the position safety is safe, and he's somebody that can make sure that when there is someone who gets loose, he can get them down." Stingy in coverage Between the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Ransaw has been targeted 56 times and has surrendered only 28 receptions for a completion rate of just 50%. Pass-catchers have averaged 10.3 yards per catch, while opposing quarterbacks have a collective passer rating during that span of 76.2. Ransaw also came away with an interception and three pass breakups. An excellent athlete Ransaw was one of the standout performers at the NFL combine across all position groups. This included running a 4.33-second 40, recording a 40" vertical, and 10-09 feet on the broad jump. Overall, he posted a near-perfect Relative Athletic Score of 9.75 out of 10.00. Among all cornerbacks who have registered a RAS since 1987, Ransaw's 9.75 mark ranked as the 71st best out of 2,761 eligible corners.
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Breaking down Jacksonville Jaguars second-round pick: DB Caleb Ransaw
Breaking down Jacksonville Jaguars second-round pick: DB Caleb Ransaw In the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Tulane defensive back Caleb Ransaw. Let's break down the selection. In the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Tulane defensive back Caleb Ransaw. Let's break down the pick, and if you missed our other recaps, you can find them below. Caleb Ransaw's profile Height: 5-113 Weight: 197 Age: 22 College profile Breaking down the Jacksonville Jaguars' pick Ransaw played at Troy for three seasons before transferring to Tulane in 2024. He will bring speed and versatility to the Jaguars' defense. He ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and has experience lining up at multiple positions. In this most recent season, Ransaw mostly lined up in the nickel, but he does have some boundary experience from his time at Troy and played in the box as well at both schools. At both stops, Ransaw has proven to be a reliable tackler, which has made him a stout run defender, and in coverage, he was quite stingy last season, allowing a completion rate of just 44% at 14.8 yards per catch with one pass breakup, per PFF. Given Ransaw's experience playing near the line of scrimmage, he could potentially compete right away for playing time at strong safety in the Jaguars' defense, pairing with free agent Eric Murray, Jacksonville's free safety. Caleb Ransaw's scouting report Lance Zierlein: "Ransaw already plays with an NFL field demeanor, utilizing his good size and strength. He is terrific as a big nickel supporting the run but he might not have the cover talent to hold up in man coverage against NFL slot receivers. He's capable in zone and might be rugged enough to line up over big slots and pass-catching tight ends. If he can't hold up as a slot, a move to safety could be a comfortable transition. Ransaw has the tools to play as a pro, but scheme fit could decide his ceiling and productivity." They said it James Gladstone: "One of the things that really jumps out more than anything is the versatility," Gladstone said via Jaguars on SI. "As we look at that defensive back room, obviously the capacity to play corner, play safety, he showcased the post work at the All-Star Circuit that really jumped out. Obviously, if you were to ever look at his stat page, what stands out is his tackle ratio. The root word of the position safety is safe, and he's somebody that can make sure that when there is someone who gets loose, he can get them down." Caleb Ransaw's athletic profile Highlights
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Which Jaguars' draft pick was a 'draft crush' of GM James Gladstone?
Of the Jacksonville Jaguars' nine NFL draft picks, which one might be deemed as GM James Gladstone's 'draft crush'? Mike Silver of The Athletic spent all three days of the NFL draft in the Jaguars' draft room. Among the several stories from those three days that Silver recalled was how Round 3 unfolded for the Jaguars, and within that, was the mention of Gladstone's affinity for Ransaw. "It's common for them to develop what are known in NFL circles as draft crushes," Silver wrote. "In Gladstone's case, Tulane defensive back Caleb Ransaw was such a player." Ransaw is a speedy and versatile defender. During the pre-draft process, he ran a 4.33-second 40 and 5-11 and 197 pounds. After playing his first three seasons at Troy, Ransaw transferred to Tulane for the 2024 season. The bulk of his snaps that season came from the slot, but throughout his career, he has safety experience lining up in the box, and he's played on the boundary as well. Ransaw has proven to be a reliable tackler and stingy in coverage, allowing a completion rate of just 44% this past season. When Gladstone first joined the Jaguars, he wasn't all that familiar with Ransaw, but he quickly became a player who found himself on the GM's radar. "One of the things that really jumps out more than anything is the versatility," Gladstone said of Ransaw via Jaguars on SI. "As we look at that defensive back room, obviously the capacity to play corner, play safety, he showcased the post work at the All-Star Circuit that really jumped out. Obviously, if you were to ever look at his stat page, what stands out is his tackle ratio. The root word of the position safety is safe, and he's somebody that can make sure that when there is someone who gets loose, he can get them down." Given Ransaw's experience playing in the box and from the slot, he could compete for playing time as the Jaguars' strong safety to pair with Eric Murray.
