Long, athletic Princeton tight end with upside after injury setback
Max Gainey is a 6-foot-5, 225-pound sophomore TE for Princeton in the 2026 cycle, and the big storyline is upside: he missed the 2024 season with an injury, so the Tigers are still banking on his development rather than proven production. His frame is a clean fit for a modern tight end who can grow into a bigger role, and his background as a multi-sport athlete plus high-level prep defender suggests toughness and range. If you want a long-term project with size, athletic traits, and a redshirt-style rebound narrative, he’s worth a look.
