2020 Four-Star S Lathan Ransom Names Top Five

It’s been a busy spring for 2020 Salpointe Catholic (Ariz.) safety Lathan Ransom‍. The four-star prospect has taken multiple visits across the country to see some of the top programs in the country. 

On Tuesday, the 6-foot-1, 200-pounder released his top five of LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Texas.

When it comes to his recruitment, Ransom has taken official visits to LSU and Oklahoma, but will head to Notre Dame this weekend and Ohio State at the end of the month. 

Ransom is fresh off a visit to Texas and the Longhorns did enough to secure his final official visit which will happen June 14th according to sources. 

When it comes to Notre Dame, the Irish have done a great job here, but this weekend’s official visit will be crucial moving forward. 

Ransom has a great relationship with Terry Joseph and the chance for his family to be comfortable with life in South Bend will be a big part of the visit. 

In February, Ransom enjoyed his time in South Bend, but it was somewhat rushed as he was heading to Ohio State the next day. This trip will be more relaxed and he’ll have a chance to get every question answered. 

“Notre Dame was high on my radar,” stated Ransom following his first visit to Notre Dame. “The time I had here, Notre Dame is staying high on my list. I really bonded with Coach (Terry) Joseph and I spent a lot of time with him.

“A lot of coaches say I’m high on the board, but they showed me and it truly felt like that. I talked to all the players (Alohi Gilman and Jalen Elliott) and I watched their film. They are ballers. They told me how much they liked Notre Dame and about their experience at Notre Dame. They said the coaches aren’t lying about Notre Dame and the high standards you have to meet.”