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Briningstool to Sign Undrafted Free Agent Deal CLEMSON — Former Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool was not drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but on Saturday it appears he will sign as an un...

APRIL 28, 2025 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

2025 NFL draft: Projecting best landing spot for Clemson football players, including Phil Mafah Here are the most likely landing spots for Clemson Tigers players based on the latest 2025 NFL mock draft, including Barrett Carter and Jake...

APRIL 9, 2025 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM

Tight End Turnover? Not So Fast - Clemson's Versatile Room Ready to Step Up Despite the loss of Jake Briningstool, Clemson’s tight end room is deep, athletic, and ready to shine.

MARCH 31, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

What They're Saying: Clemson Draft Prospects in Combine Media Interviews A number of Clemson draft prospects have held their media interviews at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week, including t...

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Jake Briningstool's Unique Strengths and Where it Fits in the NFL | Senior Bowl 1-on-1 Amie Wells talks with Clemson TE Jake Briningstool from Brentwood, TN during the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Two touchdowns in big win Briningstool reeled in 4 of 8 targets for 23 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-31 victory versus Southern Methodist.

Impact Half of Briningstool's four catches found the endzone as the big tight end was paramount in the ACC Championship Game win. The win propels Clemson into the playoffs giving them at least one more game on the season. The Tigers will head to Austin on December 21st to face off with Texas.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Briningstool (undisclosed) is clear of the availability report for Saturday's game against South Carolina, Chapel Fowler of The Columbia State reports.

Impact Briningstool, who sat out against Citadel in Week 13, is not listed on Clemson's injury report ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Gamecocks, and he is expected to play. The 6-foot-6 senior tight end has seen action in 10 games this season, logging 38 receptions for 403 yards and five touchdowns for the Tigers.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Briningstool won't start during Saturday's matchup versus the Citadel, per Chapel Fowler of The Columbia Statereports.

Impact Briningstool was in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game but despite this, he won't get the start. Olsen Patt-Henry will serve as the team's top tight end in his place, and it remains to be seen if Briningstool will still see playing time.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over VT Briningstool gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 39 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-14 victory against Virginia Tech.

Impact Briningstool was able to find the endzone against the Hokies for his fifth touchdown on the season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in win over UVA Briningstool hauled in 5 of 6 targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 48-31 victory over Virginia.

Impact Briningstool wasn't able to build on his big performance last week as he was banged up a bit and missed time during Saturday's contest against UVA. However he was able to come back in and finish the game.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Briningstool is back on the field Saturday, TigerNet.com reports.

Impact Briningstool headed to the locker room in the first half of Saturday's contest, but he's out on the field in the second half. It appears whatever injury he suffered was a minor one and he should be good to go for the rest of the contest.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Briningstool (undisclosed) walked to the locker room in the first half of Clemson's game against Virginia, Derrian Carter of The Greenville News reports.

Impact Briningstool walked to the locker room under his own power, so that's a good sign for the tight end. He spent time in the medical tent after leaving the field as well. It's unclear what exact ailment he's dealing with, but he's questionable to return for the Tigers.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over Wake Forest Briningstool compiled seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 104 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-14 victory versus Wake Forest.

Impact Briningstool has had a boom or bust season so far to this point as he has had four games with less than 30 yards and two games with over 100. His touchdown catch on Saturday however made it his third game with a touchdown reception.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over Stanford Briningstool caught 2 of 5 targets for eight yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-14 victory versus Stanford.

Impact Briningstool didn't see much action in Saturday's win over Standford but capitalized when he did finding the end zone on one of his two receptions.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in win over NCSU Briningstool gathered in all two targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 59-35 victory versus North Carolina State.

Impact After a huge game against App State a week ago, Briningstool didn't see much action in Saturday's game as 10 different players caught passes for the Tigers in a blow out win over NCSU.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in win over App St Briningstool gathered in all seven targets for 100 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 66-20 win versus Appalachian State.

Impact After a disappointing opener against Georgia, Briningstool bounced back in a big way. The big tight end that many thought would be a major part of this offense this season was just that as he led the team in receptions while finding the end zone twice and ripping off a 41-yard catch.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clemson TE Jake Briningstool 'looks like a pro' entering his fourth season Jake Briningstool has gotten past early immaturity, according to Dabo Swinney, and has a lot of chemistry with quarterback Cade Klubnik.

MARCH 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Touchdown in win Briningstool caught 4 of 6 targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-21 victory versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Briningstool has been fairly modest all season outside of a huge game in Clemson's loss to Miami. However he continues to get target but continues to be a touchdown dependent option.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Briningstool named Mackey tight end of the week Clemson's Jake Briningstool named Mackey tight end of the week for his performance against Miami (Fla) last Saturday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Massive day in loss Briningstool tallied zero targets during Saturday's 28-20 overtime loss versus Miami (FL).

Impact The big body tight end has continued to be involved in the passing game as he has had six straight games with three or more catches and now has back-to-back games with five. This was Briningstool's first game with over 100 yards and was also able to get home for his second and third touchdowns on the season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riley, Richardson excited for Briningstool in starting role The duo of Davis Allen and Jake Briningstool is one of the best tight end tandems the Clemson Tigers have seen in the Dabo Swinney era. The...

JULY 22, 2023 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Jake Briningstool, Cole Turner discuss Clemson spring ball Following Clemson's spring practice on Tuesday, tight ends Jake Briningstool and Sage Ennis and wide receiver Cole Turner met the media. The...

MARCH 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Briningstool on rivalry game: 'We're going to be able to dominate' Clemson tight end Jake Briningstool is a sophomore, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t understand the intensity of this week’s rivalry ga...

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Why Dabo Swinney says Clemson football's Jake Briningstool needs 'more thump in his rump' Dabo Swinney says tight end Jake Briningstool just needs a little more 'thump in his rump' to become a major factor for the Tigers in 2022.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM

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