He has one of the most recognized names in high school football, but New Canaan High School offensive tackle Conor Hanratty is long past being known solely as the son of former Notre Dame and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Hanratty.
The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Hanratty already has offers from eight schools, including Notre Dame, his father’s alma mater, Stanford, Boston College and Iowa. While Hanratty is a devastating blocker on the field, away from it he is quiet and unassuming.
With New Canaan beginning the road to a fourth straight state title tomorrow night against St. Paul in a CIAC Class MM semifinal game, I caught up with Hanratty before practice today to discuss the Rams’ prospects, his future plans and what it is like to be the son of a high-profile athlete.
What a well-spoken young man! Easy to see that he’s managed to stay grounded despite all the attention.