'20 AZ S Lathan Ransom (Ohio State Verbal)

[Mavericknyc1980]

Its a domino Effect.

 

[Irish#1]

Its a domino Effect.

 

[Luckylucci]

FWIW, we still have an OV which gives us a chance to get back some momentum but right now it sounds like all the MO is with LSU. And to me, that doesn't sound like a recruitment we usually win. Not saying it can't happen, I just don't see it as likely, right now.

 

[Ndaccountant]

FWIW, we still have an OV which gives us a chance to get back some momentum but right now it sounds like all the MO is with LSU. And to me, that doesn't sound like a recruitment we usually win. Not saying it can't happen, I just don't see it as likely, right now.

What an odd situation though. When was the last time LSU and ND went toe to toe for a prospect from Arizona?

It's like ND battling Oregon for a prospect from Tennessee.

 

[hungryhippo]

What an odd situation though. When was the last time LSU and ND went toe to toe for a prospect from Arizona?

It's like ND battling Oregon for a prospect from Tennessee.

Agree. Is rare. Reminds me of a prospect I'd forgotten about.

Kid from Iowa a few years back, 4-star, OLB/WR Claypool-type. We finished runner-up to Oregon.

Was the kid's name French? What ever happened to him?

 

[T-Boone]

Was the kid's name French? What ever happened to him?

There should be a thread for that question.

 

[Irish Man3]

Agree. Is rare. Reminds me of a prospect I'd forgotten about.

Kid from Iowa a few years back, 4-star, OLB/WR Claypool-type. We finished runner-up to Oregon.

Was the kid's name French? What ever happened to him?

Christian French

 

[Irish#1]

FWIW, we still have an OV which gives us a chance to get back some momentum but right now it sounds like all the MO is with LSU. And to me, that doesn't sound like a recruitment we usually win. Not saying it can't happen, I just don't see it as likely, right now.

You may be right, IDK. I'm too lazy to do the research, but Terry Jillery says hello.

 

[BobbyMac]

At first I was high on him because of seeing him play

Then his stock soared because a network guy out here put him on commit watch during a conversation with me.

Then he blew up nationally and played 7v7 with Ringo, Robinson and the rest of the Sag U media diva's. Over time, stock falls to all time low from reading ND & National Network coverage.

Talk to Network types at Pinnacle's Showcase and they are still very much on ND's side. Mention his family being ND type people. Stock <strike>cautiously rising</strike> soaring again.

 

[NDMIA]

At first I was high on him because of seeing him play

Then his stock soared because a network guy out here put him on commit watch during a conversation with me.

Then he blew up nationally and played 7v7 with Ringo, Robinson and the rest of the Sag U media diva's. Over time, stock falls to all time low from reading ND & National Network coverage.

Talk to Network types at Pinnacle's Showcase and they are still very much on ND's side. Mention his family being ND type people. Stock <strike>cautiously rising</strike> soaring again.

I know he’s officially visited LSU and Oklahoma and will probably visit Texas in late May/June, but I think it’s really between Notre Dame (June 8) and Ohio State (June 22) with a decision hopefully coming some time in July.

 

[Irish#1]

I know he’s officially visited LSU and Oklahoma and will probably visit Texas in late May/June, but I think it’s really between Notre Dame (June 8) and Ohio State (June 22) with a decision hopefully coming June 9.

FIFY

 

[Luckylucci]

You may be right, IDK. I'm too lazy to do the research, but Terry Jillery says hello.

The operative word being usually.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Christian French

When he announced his family came out in green...the big question at the time was what shade of green?!

 

[BobbyMac]

Got Open in Oakland

Score a 101. Measured in at 6-0.5/190

Looking forward to the breakdown.

 

[BobbyMac]

Made Biggins Top 5 Defensive players.

Freebie

https://247sports.com/Article/Top-Performers-The-Opening-Regional-Oakland-California--131971616/

DB Lathan Ransom — The four-star safety from Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic was tremendous in coverage, showing his fluidity in space and ability to react to receivers. He was smooth in his backpedal, didn’t bite on double moves and jumped a number of passes. Ransom has very good ball skills and great instincts, making him a versatile defensive back that could fill a variety of roles in a secondary although he projects best as a down-hill safety who plays with his hair on fire. He has taken official visits to Oklahoma and LSU, and plans to take trips to Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas before making a late-summer college commitment. He also landed an invite to The Opening Finals following the camp.

 

[NDMIA]

Lathan Ransom

247 Composite: .9637
247: 95
Rivals: 5.9
ESPN: 82
FBS Offers: 30

Top 14 Announced 3/21/19: Alabama, Arizona, Auburn, Cal, Florida, LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Stanford, Texas, UCLA, Washington

Unofficial Top 5
Oklahoma
Offer: 8/25/18
Visits: 4/13/19
Distance: 14h50m (FAR)

Notre Dame
Offer: 10/22/18
Visits: 2/23/19 & 6/8/19
Distance: 27h (FAR)

LSU
Offer: 1/6/19
Visits: 4/27/19
Distance: 19h45m (FAR)

Ohio State
Offer: 1/24/19
Visits: 2/24/19 & 6/22/19
Distance: 28h (FAR)

Texas
Offer: 2/5/19
Visits: 6/1/19
Distance: 13h25m (FAR)

The stage has been set for a showdown between the 5 schools listed above. There's not discernible distance advantage that any school holds as they are all very far away. The most time he's spent on a campus out of the top 5 schools will have been Notre Dame because he spent an entire day in February and then a 48 hour official visit in June while Ohio State only had him on campus for a few short hours according to Lathan himself before he drove back to South Bend to fly back to Arizona. From everything I've read and gathered, ND and Ohio State seem to be the top 2 for this kid and he plans on making a July decision if he feels comfortable with it. He mentioned committing on his birthday in July but I don't know when in July that is. Anyway, it'll be the battle of the officials between Notre Dame and Ohio State. He's got some Arizona buddies being recruited heavily by Ohio State and Notre Dame (Bijan Robinson, Tosh Baker, Jack Miller, Kelee Ringo). Also, he goes to a catholic school as an FYI.

 

[Luckylucci]

Most believe that LSU took the lead with their OV. Obviously that could all change with future visits.

 

[BobbyMac]

If I'm a Safety who wants to play in the League, you have to give Lea (and Elko I guess) a serious look. Gilman and Elliott are probably the best tandem heading into this season and their former "diamond in the rough" find out of Fort Wayne, IN was one of the top safeties in the NFL as a rookie.

So Lathan, if you're reading this: ND isn't just the 4 for 40 nerd school the other coaches are telling you it is. In your case it could be a 3 for 75,000,000 decision.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengals</a> rookie Jessie Bates was a bright spot on the defensive side of the ball this season.<br><br>His stats & rank among 64 qualifying safeties this season:<br>-79.9 overall grade (9th)<br>-80.9 coverage grade (13th)<br>-83 tackles (6th)<br>-59.9 passer rating when targeted (5th) <a href="https://t.co/7MdL0JB1o8">pic.twitter.com/7MdL0JB1o8</a></p>— PFF CIN Bengals (@PFF_Bengals) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Bengals/status/1090718933315977221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Luckylucci]

Alohi Gilman was the highest graded S in the country by PFF. This scheme gives the S’s a lot of chances to make plays.

 

[zelezo vlk]

And Jalen Elliott is a legit player now too.

 

[Luckylucci]

And Jalen Elliott is a legit player now too.

Absolutely and I bet both have very good years. Just easier to show a recruit the graphic that PFF put out on Alohi

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Absolutely and I bet both have very good years. Just easier to show a recruit the graphic that PFF put out on Alohi

Gilman's 247 prospect page looks blank. Was he an unrated recruit by all the services?

EDIT: I found he was a 2 star, 5.2 athlete on Rivals.

 

[Stew654]

Announcement 2mrw per twitter. Calling it already or a top 5?

 

[BobbyMac]

???

Don't look at me... no clue.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Big Announcement Tomorrow 4:00 EST⏳👀</p>— L8 (@L8thanRansom) <a href="https://twitter.com/L8thanRansom/status/1135627823442530304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[rtrn2glory]

I bet it's a top 5 based off of nothing

 

[GrangerIrish24]

Isn’t his visit this weekend?

 

[Irish#1]

Big announcement that he’s visiting!? Lol

 

[BobbyMac]

Isn’t his visit this weekend?

He's scheduled to come in on Saturday.

The other 3 OV's ( Henning, Melton & Lewis) are scheduled in on Friday.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">☘️&#55357;&#56384; <a href="https://t.co/No3KBlounf">https://t.co/No3KBlounf</a></p>— Tosh Baker (@tdbakes) <a href="https://twitter.com/tdbakes/status/1135652794554183680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[KizerWilhelm]

4:00 PM is an odd time for a commitment. My money's on a top three or five.

 

[GBdomer]

Probably gonna reveal his top 4 or 5 of

OSU
LSU
ND
Texas