In the third round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Tulane defensive back Caleb Ransaw.
Let’s break down the pick, and if you missed our other recaps, you can find them below.
Caleb Ransaw’s profile
- Height: 5-113
- Weight: 197
- Age: 22
- College profile
Breaking down the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ pick
Ransaw played at Troy for three seasons before transferring to Tulane in 2024. He will bring speed and versatility to the Jaguars’ defense.
He ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and has experience lining up at multiple positions. In this most recent season, Ransaw mostly lined up in the nickel, but he does have some boundary experience from his time at Troy and played in the box as well at both schools.
At both stops, Ransaw has proven to be a reliable tackler, which has made him a stout run defender, and in coverage, he was quite stingy last season, allowing a completion rate of just 44% at 14.8 yards per catch with one pass breakup, per PFF.
Given Ransaw’s experience playing near the line of scrimmage, he could potentially compete right away for playing time at strong safety in the Jaguars’ defense, pairing with free agent Eric Murray, Jacksonville’s free safety.
Caleb Ransaw’s scouting report
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Lance Zierlein: “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.”
They said it
James Gladstone: “One of the things that really jumps out more than anything is the versatility,” Gladstone said via Jaguars on SI. “As we look at that defensive back room, obviously the capacity to play corner, play safety, he showcased the post work at the All-Star Circuit that really jumped out. Obviously, if you were to ever look at his stat page, what stands out is his tackle ratio. The root word of the position safety is safe, and he’s somebody that can make sure that when there is someone who gets loose, he can get them down.”
Caleb Ransaw’s athletic profile
Caleb Ransaw was drafted in round 3 pick 88 in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 9.75 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 71 out of 2761 CB from 1987 to 2025. https://t.co/GZj4oCy4KBpic.twitter.com/UBRxgMjheO
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 26, 2025
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This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Breaking down Jaguars pick of DB Caleb Ransaw