Joy in the Collision: Ronan Hanafin's Energy Elevates Clemson Safety

Of all the stories this offseason we've covered, perhaps the most under-the-radar one gave the biggest flash last Saturday in Death Valley as Ronan Hanafin popped off the screen to viewers at home.

By Lawton Swann

September 5, 2025

1.9k Views

Discuss

Photo by © Susan Lloyd/Clemson Sports Talk

Draped in the dim golden haze of Death Valley’s floodlights, Ronan Hanafin bends—hands on knees, chest rising in steady breaths, helmet off—his face flooded with neither exhaustion nor elation. The roar of the Tiger faithful drifts around him, but he’s locked on a single truth: out here, amid the chaos, he can finally breathe.

To continue reading, you must be a Clemson Sports Talk Premium subscriber.

Try Premium for $1

See Subscription Benefits →

Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial

Never miss the latest news from Clemson Sports Talk!

Join our free email list

Discuss