Jake Briningstool


Jake Briningstool is an American professional football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.

Early life and high school

Briningstool grew up in Brentwood, Tennessee and attended Ravenwood High School. He caught 39 passes for 774 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior. Considered a four-star recruit by the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Briningstool was listed as the No. 1 tight end in the nation in 2021, and the No. 1 prospect in Tennessee. He committed to play college football at Clemson over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Michigan State, and Tennessee.

College career

Briningstool joined the Clemson Tigers as an early enrollee. He played in eight games as a freshman and caught three passes for 67 yards. Briningstool entered his sophomore season as the Tigers' second tight end.

Professional career

Briningstool signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2025.