Step aside, Travis Kelce! Kelce's position as a fantasy football favorite may very well be snatched by the new tight end in town. His outstanding performance at the Kansas City Chiefs' minicamp has fueled speculation that he would soon earn a spot on the final roster, even if he was first signed by the Chiefs as a free agent. Jake One of the most promising members of the class of 2025, Briningstool may also be Kelce's newest obstacle.

What is the identity of Jake Briningstool?

Given the recent decline in Kelce's otherwise brilliant career, many have begun to wonder whether Briningstool might be considered as a possible replacement for the Chiefs' tight end position. In the meanwhile, Briningstool is dominating the fantasy football scene, even though there hasn't been any formal announcement to indicate the same.

After an exceptional college career at Clemson, he joined the Chiefs hoping to leave a lasting impression in the NFL. Briningstool's enthusiasm and talent may be precisely what the Chiefs coach and team administration were seeking, given the Chiefs' realistic chance of winning the Super Bowl this year. Briningstool started his professional career in 2021 by serving as a backup in eight games, according to Chad Reuter's article on the official NFL website.

What did NFL expert Lance Zierlin have to say on the subject?

In both phases, Briningstool compensates for his lack of size with resilience. As a tight end who prioritizes zone-beaters but will have trouble separating against man coverage, he is a possession-based player. He keeps defenders on his hip well enough, has excellent body control in space, and has powerful hands at the catch point. He is able to assist as a run blocker both in space and in contact with the line, even with a high pad level. When creating Briningstool's prospect information, NFL expert Lance Zierlin wrote, "He's not a real 'Y' or 'F' tight end, but he's competent enough in all areas to become a factor in two-tight-end sets."

Zierlin lists "disguises break direction at the top of the route, quick to settle and open into the belly of the zone, has ball skills to handle tough possession catches, keeps his frame between defender and throw, catches with strong hands and brings it in quickly, good pace and accuracy getting into move blocks and lands with pop and strains with good tenacity on base blocks" as the player's strengths in terms of game play.

Zierlin notes that Briningstool's weaknesses include "having trouble running away from targeted coverage, prone to focus drops when headed into traffic, success rate lowers when routes head beyond first level, touchdown catches came primarily on misdirection plays, and gets into double teams and base blocks with a high pad level."

Despite the fact that Briningstool's NFL prospects are not yet clear, fantasy football managers can still rely on him as a viable option to Kelce for their roster.

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