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Carolina Panthers select hard-hitting safety in 4th round of NFL Draft

In the heart of a championship rebuild, the Carolina Panthers may have just found their defensive spark in Round 4. With the 122nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carolina selected Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom—a name that might not have headlined the first day, but one that could end up defining this draft class.

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Panthers finally land partner for Tre'Von Moehrig with Lathan Ransom pick

The biggest contract that the Carolina Panthers gave to an outside free agent this year was former Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'Von Moehrig. His three-year, $51 million deal is not only their biggest acquisition this year - it represented their greatest investment at the position in franchise history.

2025 NFL draft: Carolina Panthers add to secondary, select Ohio State safety 122nd overall

The Carolina Panthers needed to get a safety in this draft, and following the selection of the 122nd overall pick, they have their guy. Moments ago, the Panthers took Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom (6'10", 206 lbs).

Carolina Panthers select Lathan Ransom in fourth round of 2025 NFL Draft

Lathan Ransom was a key piece of what have been some great defenses the past half-decade at Ohio State. Now, after ending his collegiate career with a national title, he’s one of several members of that team who has heard his name called in this week’s draft.

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Lathan Ransom

As one of the leaders of the national championship-winning Ohio State Buckeyes, Lathan Ransom shot up draft boards after this season. The hard-hitting safety is a tone-setter and, when fully healthy, was a critical component of the best defense in college football.

College Football News / Bucs Report / March 2

2025 NFL Draft Profile: Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State

The 2025 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 27

Ohio State S Lathan Ransom’s admission tells why he and Caleb Downs were an elite duo with the Buckeyes

Ohio State’s roster was loaded more than usual in 2024 due to the fact they were able to return a bunch of talent that could have decided to go to the NFL.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 26

Ohio State Buckeyes defender uses strong choice of words on how one coach in Columbus has him ready to succeed in the NFL

Ohio State can tie or break the record for the number of picks made in a single NFL draft in April. The Buckeyes would need 16 players to be selected to break that record and 15 to tie.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Ohio State Gets Good News From No. 1 Ranked Star

The Ohio State Buckeyes are prepared to overcome the loss of starting safety Lathan Ransom in 2025. Ohio State has three safeties returning from its national championship roster. 2025 4-star recruit Faheem Delane will also supplemented the back end of Ohio State's secondary.

New York Jets Connected to Ohio State Buckeyes' Sleeper Defender

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a lot of talent heading off to the NFL in the 2025 draft. From the top-tier players to some sleeper prospects, fans will have a lot of new professional players to root for next season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The 33rd Team / February 21

Lathan Ransom 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Ohio State Buckeyes SAF

Height: 6010 (unofficial) Weight: 210lbs (unofficial) Year: Redshirt Senior Pro Comparison: Talanoa Hufanga Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom is a physical, tone-setting defender on the back-end who offers massive hitting power.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / January 6

2025 NFL Draft Stock Report: New Year's Bowls, CFP Bring New Stars

The New Year brought the final handful of bowl games of the college football season. The NFL has already finished its regular season, and there are only a couple of College Football Playoff matchups remaining.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 23

Sleeper Ohio State Star Linked to Rising NFC Power in NFL Draft

The Ohio State Buckeyes will likely place a handful of players in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft this coming spring, but Ohio State may have a sleeper in its midst.

College Football News / Land-Grant Holy Land / November 9

Moment of the Game: Ransom’s massive hit proves his health and defensive aggression

Oh yeah, and Jeremiah Smith broke two program records too. The easy pick here for the moment of the game is Jeremiah Smith surpassing Cris Carter’s freshmen receptions record and his freshman touchdowns record, but I’ve picked a lot of J.J.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 26

Lathan Ransom injury update: Ohio State DB's status vs. Nebraska

Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom will not play in Saturday’s game against Nebraska as he recovers from an undisclosed injury, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Ohio State coach calls for Buckeyes defense to be 'lethal' as their senior leader

The Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing for a showdown on Saturday against the Iowa Hawkeyes. While the focus will be on whether Ohio State's offense can continue to churn out high-end results against Iowa's elite defense, the other side of the ball is just as interesting.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Wire / August 31

Watch: Lathan Ransom scoop and score gives Ohio State four-score lead

The Ohio State football offense hasn’t looked great, but its defense has! The defensive line is putting pressure on the Akron quarterback while the secondary continues to show that it might be among the best in the country.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Gridiron Heroics / August 28

Ohio State Buckeyes: ESPN Is Not High On The Buckeyes And They Placed Them In A Interesting Spot In Their FPI Poll

Ohio State went all out this offseason, going in for big-time transfer players like Caleb Downs, Will Howard, and Quinshon Judkins, and also returned a handful of their players Emeka Egbuka, Jack Sawyer, J.T.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / August 21

Safety Lathan Ransom is ready for one last ride at Ohio State

After last season was cut short for Ransom, the safety has unfinished business in his fifth season in Columbus. Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 10