Lathan Ransom is an American college football player for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is in his senior year and started his collegiate career with them in 2020. Ransom is one of just a few Buckeyes to have received five Varsity O letters between 2020 and 2024, according to the Ohio State Buckeyes' official website.
Ransom was the fifth-ranked safety in the country by 247Sports.com and a national top-100 prospect. He won the 2019 AllSportsTucson.com Athlete of the Year award and was chosen to participate in the US Army All-American Game in San Antonio. As a junior, he was selected to the Arizona Republic All-Arizona Team and received the 2019 4A Kino Region Defensive Player of the Year award. In 2018, he was named to the Maxwell Award National Defensive Player of the Year Watch List and led the Lancers to a 13-1 record and a trip to the 4A state championship.
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Lathan Ransom Jersey Number
Ransom wears the No.8 jersey for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Before the 2023 season, Ransom wore the No.12 jersey and switched to a single-digit jersey last year.
Lathan Ransom Position
Ransom is currently in his final year with the Ohio State Buckeyes and plays in the safety position in college football. During his prep career with Salpointe Catholic High School, he played as a cornerback.
Lathan Ransom Team
Lathan Ransom plays as a safety for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is in his fifth and final year of college football as of April 2025. In 2024, he decided to forego the 2024 NFL Draft and return to the Buckeyes for his final year of eligibility. Last season, Ransom sat out for the rest of 2023 after suffering a season-ending non-contact injury in November.
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