Lathan Ransom—Safety, No. 122 overall
The guy Pro Football Focus labeled as the rookie to watch this summer, Lathan Ransom played all three safety spots in college and was either a contributor or starter for five years (utilizing a COVID year). Ransom finished 2024 with 76 tackles, nine for loss, an interception, two pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. Oh, and a national championship.
Getting back on the field was a process for Ransom, though. In the Rose Bowl following the 2021 season, Ransom suffered a major leg injury, breaking both his left fibula and tibia while covering a kickoff. Ransom worked overtime to be back on the field for the 2022 season, though. However, playing through pain is part of his style. During that 2022 season, Ransom broke his thumb on the first play of the game against Maryland. He stayed in the game and, later that day, had one of his two blocked punts on the season.