Ronan Hanafin

Verified frame with skill set that offers position versatility. Can be a big-framed receiver, safety or linebacker. Multi-sport background includes playing LSM in lacrosse. Can add 20 pounds to frame if needed depending on positioning. Shows speed on tape but does not have verified times. Ran hand held 4.4s at team camps in summer of '21. Athleticism shows in big way in lacrosse because of need to change direction, accelerate and run as LSM. Produces in all three phases in high school. Physical whether playing receiver or defense. As receiver, gets of line and into route quickly. Does not waste movement. Tracks ball well and shows body control and understanding of body positioning against smaller defensive backs. Reliable hands and willing to catch ball in traffic. Shows YAC ability. Best suited to line up wide. Willing and capable blocker on edge. On defensive side, offers intrigue as safety, linebacker or hybrid because of instincts, closing speed and body control to make open field tackles. Adept at blizting off edge. Can locate ball carrier through traffic. When form tackling, brings an element of physicalness. Needs to continue to develop high-pointing ability as receiver to maximize length and height against smaller defenders. Being more consistent accelerating out of breaks will prove beneficial. On defense, needs to add upper body mass and strength and be more consistent in sinking hips to help with leverage at contact. Early contributor at Top 20 program. Mid-round NFL draft potential.