CLEMSON, S.C. – A celebrated group of former athletes, coaches, and administrators will be inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 2025, as announced by Clemson Athletics and the Block C Club. This year’s class includes standout performers, national title winners, and influential figures whose contributions have shaped Clemson’s athletic history.
The 2025 Hall of Fame class features a mix of all-time greats, from the gridiron to the track, and includes DeAndre Hopkins (Football), Chester McGlockton (Football), Dov Kremer (Cross Country), Oswald Drawdy (Men’s Golf), Donnie Heckel (Wrestling), Stewart Ralph (Track and Field), Sophie Woorons (Women’s Tennis), Jennifer Mihalik (Women’s Swimming), Natoya Goule (Women’s Track), and longtime administrator and broadcaster Tim Bourret.
The formal induction will take place during Clemson’s football game against Florida State on November 8.
Class of 2025 Inductees:
Oswald Drawdy – Men’s Golf (1986–90)
A consistent force on the course and in the classroom, Drawdy was a three-time Academic Scholar by the College Golf Foundation and a key part of three Clemson teams that finished in the national top 20, including a third-place finish in 1989. He was All-ACC twice and earned All-American honors in each of his final three seasons.
Natoya Goule – Women’s Track (2013–15)
Goule made her one year at Clemson count, winning the 800 meters at the 2015 NCAA Indoor Championships in record-breaking fashion. A transfer from LSU, she helped the Tigers sweep the ACC Indoor and Outdoor Championships that year. She later represented Jamaica at three Olympic Games and was named ACC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year in 2015.
Donnie Heckel – Wrestling (1987–91)
Heckel left a major mark on Clemson wrestling, earning ACC Wrestler of the Year honors in 1991. He was a two-time All-American, two-time ACC Champion at 118 pounds, and finished his career with 101 wins—fourth-most in program history.
DeAndre Hopkins – Football (2010–12)
One of the best wide receivers in Clemson history, Hopkins caught 206 passes for 3,020 yards and a program-record 27 touchdowns over three seasons. He helped lead Clemson to an ACC title in 2011 and later became an NFL star, earning multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.
Dov Kremer – Cross Country (1987–89)
Kremer won the ACC Cross Country title in 1988 and was a three-time All-ACC and two-time All-American during his Clemson career. He helped the Tigers capture two conference team championships and earned additional accolades in track, including an ACC title in the 1500m.
Chester McGlockton – Football (1988–91)
A dominant defensive lineman, McGlockton led the ACC in sacks as a freshman and helped seal Clemson’s Gator Bowl win over West Virginia in 1989. A first-team All-ACC pick in 1991, he went on to a successful NFL career as a first-round pick and four-time Pro Bowler.
Jennifer Mihalik – Women’s Swimming (1996–98)
Mihalik was one of the top swimmers in Clemson history, winning ACC titles in the 100 and 200 backstroke and earning All-America recognition. A standout in the classroom as well, she graduated in three years with a 3.89 GPA in microbiology and was named to the Academic Hall of Fame.
Stewart Ralph – Track and Field (1975–78)
Ralph was a trailblazer for Clemson Track & Field, becoming the first African-American athlete in the program to earn All-American honors. He was a three-time All-American and ACC champion in javelin, and remains one of the program’s most decorated throwers.
Sophie Woorons – Women’s Tennis (1996)
In just one season at Clemson, Woorons made a lasting impact, earning ACC Player of the Year and All-America honors in singles and doubles. She reached the NCAA Singles Final Four and was ranked in the top 10 nationally in both formats.
Tim Bourret – Administrator & Broadcaster (1978–2018)
Bourret served Clemson Athletics for 40 years, leading the Sports Information Department and becoming the voice of men’s basketball. Inducted into the CoSIDA Hall of Fame, he authored multiple books on Clemson athletics and has been a central figure in promoting the university’s sports history.
