With their first selection on Day 2, the Jacksonville Jaguars added a versatile defensive back in Tulane’s Caleb Ransaw. So what are the draft analysts saying about him in their scouting reports?
Throughout his career, most of Ransaw’s snaps have come in the nickel, where he’s been a very reliable tackler and sound run defender.
In coverage, he allowed a completion rate of just 43% this past season and 55% in 2023. Ransaw has three pass breakups and one interception over the last two years, per PFF.
He’s an excellent athlete, and his presence gives the Jaguars additional depth at the nickel spot behind Jourdan Lewis, but in Anthony Campanile’s defense, where interchangeability is important to disguise coverages, Ransaw’s versatility is likely highly valued by the Jaguars.
Scouting reports for Jaguars’ DB Caleb Ransaw
Lance Zierlein – NFL.com
“Ransaw already plays with an NFL field demeanor, utilizing his good size and strength. He is terrific as a big nickel supporting the run but he might not have the cover talent to hold up in man coverage against NFL slot receivers. He’s capable in zone and might be rugged enough to line up over big slots and pass-catching tight ends. If he can’t hold up as a slot, a move to safety could be a comfortable transition. Ransaw has the tools to play as a pro, but scheme fit could decide his ceiling and productivity.”
Kyle Crabbs – 33rd Team
“Ransaw projects as a competitive nickel cornerback in the NFL. With his burst, explosiveness, and tackling profile, he has the upside of being a coverage-transcendent talent, but his lack of length could be a barrier to teams embracing him playing on the perimeter.”
Daniel Harms – The Draft Network
“Ransaw projects to be a big nickel/safety in the NFL without true top-end sideline-to-sideline speed to play single-high. However, his aggressiveness, physicality, and box versatility appeal to today’s defensive ideology. His willingness in the run game gives him a boost.”
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Scouting reports for Jaguars DB Caleb Ransaw
With their first selection on Day 2, the Jacksonville Jaguars added a versatile defensive back in Tulane’s Caleb Ransaw. So what are the draft analysts saying about him in their scouting reports?
Throughout his career, most of Ransaw’s snaps have come in the nickel, where he’s been a very reliable tackler and sound run defender.
In coverage, he allowed a completion rate of just 43% this past season and 55% in 2023. Ransaw has three pass breakups and one interception over the last two years, per PFF.
He’s an excellent athlete, and his presence gives the Jaguars additional depth at the nickel spot behind Jourdan Lewis, but in Anthony Campanile’s defense, where interchangeability is important to disguise coverages, Ransaw’s versatility is likely highly valued by the Jaguars.
Scouting reports for Jaguars’ DB Caleb Ransaw
Lance Zierlein – NFL.com
“Ransaw already plays with an NFL field demeanor, utilizing his good size and strength. He is terrific as a big nickel supporting the run but he might not have the cover talent to hold up in man coverage against NFL slot receivers. He’s capable in zone and might be rugged enough to line up over big slots and pass-catching tight ends. If he can’t hold up as a slot, a move to safety could be a comfortable transition. Ransaw has the tools to play as a pro, but scheme fit could decide his ceiling and productivity.”
Kyle Crabbs – 33rd Team
“Ransaw projects as a competitive nickel cornerback in the NFL. With his burst, explosiveness, and tackling profile, he has the upside of being a coverage-transcendent talent, but his lack of length could be a barrier to teams embracing him playing on the perimeter.”
Daniel Harms – The Draft Network
“Ransaw projects to be a big nickel/safety in the NFL without true top-end sideline-to-sideline speed to play single-high. However, his aggressiveness, physicality, and box versatility appeal to today’s defensive ideology. His willingness in the run game gives him a boost.”
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Scouting reports for Jaguars DB Caleb Ransaw
