CLEMSON — Clemson’s secondary experienced more than its fair share of struggles last season. Khalil Barnes and Ricardo Jones, two players who saw a lot of time at safety in 2025, exited via the portal. Safety Ronan Hanafin practices as Clemson opened their fall camp Friday, August 6, 2026. Bart Boatwright/The Clemson InsiderWhile being one of the old men of the room has been an adjustment, it’s one Hanafin is quickly growing comfortable with. Players leading players is where we are at right now, and we have taken a huge step in that.