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  Lathan Ransom was one of Ohio State football's more inspiring stories on the 2022 defense. He will now be expected to lead the 2023 defense as one of its proven veterans. Ransom's father, Nathan, confirmed to the Columbus Dispatch that his son will be back with the Buckeyes for a fourth season this fall. Monday is the deadline for third-year players to enter April's NFL Draft. Ransom had blossomed into a potential draft prospect this season while playing the Bandit safety position in Jim Knowles' new defense. He was a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation's top defensive back. That was quite a climb from where Ransom's 2021 season ended.

His ability to contribute at the start of last season was still in doubt as preseason camp began. Ransom suffered a compound leg fracture while covering a kickoff against Utah in the Rose Bowl last Jan. 1. The injury required surgery, and Ransom remained sidelined in the spring as new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles evaluated talent and installed his system. By preseason camp, however, Ransom had returned to practice. On opening night against Notre Dame, he took over at Bandit safety on the second play of the game. He went on to start nine of the 12 games in which he played, including the final eight of the season. Ransom finished third in tackles with 74, along with 1.5 sacks, one interception, three pass breakups and two blocked punts. - Cleveland Plain Dealer


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