2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jake Briningstool, TE, Clemson
Jake Briningstool will be looking for a breakout year in his second year as the starting TE for the Clemson Tigers.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Jake Briningstool, #0 |
| School | Clemson |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’6”, 230 |
| Position/Depth | TE/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 3rd-Team All-ACC |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | UNC, Notre Dame, Miami, Georgia Tech |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 50 Rec, 498 YDS, 5 TD, 10 YPC |
| 2022 | GP 14, 25 Rec, 285 YDS, 4 TD, 11.4 YPC |
| 2021 | GP 8, 3 Rec, 67 YDS, 1 TD, 22.3 YPC |
Player Summary:
Jake Briningstool was a 4-star recruit from Brentwood, TN, and went to Ravenwood HS. He signed with Clemson in 2021.
In 2021 Jake played in 8 games and had 3 receptions for 67 yards and 1 touchdown. In 2022, Jake played in 14 games and had 25 receptions for 285 yards and 4 touchdowns. Last season in 2023, Jake Played in 13 games and had 50 receptions for 498 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Player Strengths:
- Has enough speed for effectiveness in route running
- Has great hands
- Has great release off the line of scrimmage
- Does a good job of winning the 50/50 ball
Player Weaknesses:
- Sometimes uses his body to catch the ball rather than his hands
- Not a deep ball threat to the defense
