Jake Briningstool is Clemson’s all-time leading receiver at tight end, and he’s no longer with the program after moving on to the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s certainly a big loss entering 2025, but it doesn’t necessarily mean tight end is a hole in the Tigers’ offense. 

Olson Patt-Henry and Josh Sapp both had an impact on the team last year and should be ready for bigger roles this season. Patt-Henry had nine catches for 121 yards and three touchdowns in 2024, while Sapp has 13 catches in his career for 123 yards and two touchdowns. 

It will be a big jump for them to take over for Briningstool, but they have the talent to get that done. 

Redshirt freshman Christian Bentancur is a name to keep an eye on after having one catch for 7 yards in six games last year. The Illinois product was a consensus top 125 player nationally coming out of high school, and this season should offer him to opportunity to show off those talents. 

True freshman Logan Brooking and former Clemson basketball star Ian Schieffelein are both projects, but they both have the athleticism to help the team if and when they get their chances.

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