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Catching up with nation’s No. 1 TE Briningstool

In late January, Clemson landed a commitment from Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood four-star Jake Briningstool, the No. 1 tight end in the country and No. 79 overall prospect in the 2021 class according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

The Clemson Insider recently caught up with Briningstool, who has been trying to stay in shape while away from school during the coronavirus pandemic and is taking advantage of the weight room he has in his house.

“I’ve been lifting in my basement. We have a bench rack and some dumbbells,” he said. “I’ve also been running on the track and on the hill.