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Jacob William Brendel (born September 10, 1992) is an American professional football center for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins. Brendel was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

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Early life

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A native of Plano, Texas, Brendel attended Plano East Senior High School, where he played as a defensive tackle in his first 2 years.

He was moved to the offensive line as a junior. He served as a team captain and was a two-time first-team All-district at the offensive line. He was regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and was listed as the No. 15 center prospect in his class.[1]

College career

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After redshirting his initial year at the University of California, Los Angeles, Brendel became a fixture at center after spring practice and started all 14 games for the Bruins in 2012.[2] He was named first-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News, CBSSports.com, and Football Writers Association of America,[3][4][5] and second-team Freshman All-America by College Football News.[6]

As a junior in 2014, he was the team's most experienced offensive lineman. After missing the season opener against Virginia with a knee injury, he returned to start the rest of the season.[7] Brendel was named to the All-Pac-12 Conference second-team.[8]

He requested an evaluation of his NFL draft stock, but decided to return for his senior year,[7] when he again earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors.[9] The three-time team captain finished his UCLA career with a school record of 52 starts.[10] Brendel graduated from UCLA in Spring 2015 with a degree in Business Economics. He was named to the first-team All-Pac-12 Academic team.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m) 		303 lb
(137 kg) 		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9 in
(0.23 m)		 5.01 s 1.72 s 2.89 s 4.27 s 7.31 s 28.0 in
(0.71 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		 25 reps
All values from NFL Combine[11][12]

Dallas Cowboys

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Brendel was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2016 NFL draft on May 6.[10] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Cowboys.[13] The next day, he was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad.[14] He was released from the practice squad with an injury settlement on September 29.[15]

Miami Dolphins

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On October 11, 2016, Brendel was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[16] He was promoted to the active roster on November 19.[17] He appeared in one game.

In 2017, he appeared in all 16 games as a backup center.

On September 2, 2018, Brendel was placed on injured reserve with a calf injury.[18] He was activated off injured reserve on November 2.[19] He played in four games, starting three at left guard and center due to injuries. He was placed back on injured reserve with a calf injury on December 12, 2018.[20]

Denver Broncos

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On April 18, 2019, Brendel signed with the Denver Broncos.[21] He was released on August 31.[22]

Baltimore Ravens

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On November 27, 2019, Brendel was signed by the Baltimore Ravens, but was released three days later on November 30.[23]

San Francisco 49ers

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On February 7, 2020, Brendel was signed by the San Francisco 49ers.[24] On August 6, Brendel announced he would opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]

On August 31, 2021, Brendel was waived during final roster cuts.[26]

On March 9, 2022, Brendel re-signed with the 49ers.[27] He was named the 49ers starting center for 2022, starting all 17 games.

On March 15, 2023, Brendel signed a four-year contract extension with the 49ers.[28] Brendel was a starter in Super Bowl LVIII. The 49ers lost to the Chiefs 25–22 in overtime.[29]

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Jake Brendel (born September 10, 1992) is an American professional football center for the of the (NFL). Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and weighing 299 pounds (136 kg), he played for the , where he became the program's all-time leader with 52 career starts as an offensive lineman. Brendel entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the in 2016 before being claimed off waivers by the later that year. He spent three seasons with the Dolphins (2016–2018), appearing in 21 games mostly as a reserve and member. In 2019, Brendel joined the , where he made his first career start against the and recorded his first tackle. Since signing with the in 2020, he has appeared in 76 regular-season games as of the 2025 season, including multiple starts filling in at and guard, and contributed to the team's playoff runs. In March 2023, Brendel signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract extension with the 49ers, solidifying his role on the offensive line through the 2026 season. In the 2025 season, he has played in nine games, having returned to the lineup after missing two games due to a injury.

Early years

Early life

Jake Brendel was born Jacob William Brendel on September 10, 1992, in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the son of Bill Brendel and Carol Koch, and has one older sister named Lauren. Growing up in Wisconsin, his family participated in local musical theater, fostering an early environment of performing arts involvement; for instance, in a community production of Annie, his father played Daddy Warbucks, his mother directed the music, and Brendel and his sister appeared as background street urchins. During his childhood, Brendel's family relocated from Madison to , where he was raised.

High school career

Jake Brendel attended in , where he began his football career playing defensive line during his freshman and sophomore years. He transitioned to the offensive line as a junior and continued in that role through his senior season, earning first-team All-District 8-5A honors as an offensive lineman in both years. As a recruit, Brendel was rated as a three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 15 center nationally by . He also received three-star ratings from and , highlighting his potential as an interior lineman out of high school.

College career

2011–2013

Brendel enrolled at the (UCLA) in 2011 and redshirted his freshman season to preserve a year of eligibility. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, Brendel secured the starting center position on the offensive line and started all 14 games that season. The Bruins finished with a 9-5 overall record and 6-3 mark in the , marking an improved campaign under head coach Jim Mora. For his contributions in anchoring the line as a first-year starter, Brendel earned first-team honors from . Brendel continued in his starting role during the 2013 season, appearing and starting all 13 games at center for the Bruins. UCLA posted a 10-3 overall record and 6-3 conference record, advancing to the Sun Bowl, where Brendel's steady presence helped maintain offensive line stability amid a high-powered attack led by quarterback Brett Hundley. As a sophomore, he also served as a team co-captain, further solidifying his leadership on the unit. He earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors and was selected to the first-team All-Pac-12 Academic Team. During the season, he was credited with 62 knockdown blocks and allowed no sacks.

2014–2015

In the 2014 season, Brendel continued his role as the starting center for UCLA, appearing in 12 of 13 games and starting all in which he played after missing the season opener due to a knee injury; he earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors for his consistent performance on the offensive line. He also served as a team co-captain, demonstrating emerging qualities that built on his earlier contributions to the program, and was named to the watch list. Academically, Brendel was selected to the first-team All-Pac-12 Academic Team, recognizing his strong performance as an economics major. During the 2015 season, Brendel started all 13 games at center, once again securing second-team All-Pac-12 recognition for his reliability in protecting the quarterback and facilitating the run game. As a senior and three-time team captain, he provided veteran guidance to the offensive line unit, helping to maintain stability amid a demanding schedule; he was a finalist for the Campbell Trophy and named to the Rimington Trophy watch list. During the season, he recorded 71 knockdown blocks and allowed no sacks. Brendel also repeated as a first-team All-Pac-12 Academic Team honoree, underscoring his balance of athletic and scholarly commitments. Over his UCLA career, Brendel amassed 52 starts, establishing a school record for offensive linemen and highlighting his durability and consistency. He graduated in spring 2015 with a degree in , capping his collegiate tenure with both on-field excellence and academic achievement.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

After graduating from UCLA, where he had a distinguished college career as a , Jake Brendel signed with the as an undrafted on May 6, 2016. Brendel was released from the Cowboys' active roster on September 3, 2016, as part of the team's final cuts prior to the regular season. The following day, on September 4, 2016, he was signed to the ' practice . Brendel's time with the ended when he was released from the practice on September 29, 2016. During his brief stint with the team, he did not appear in any regular-season games.

Miami Dolphins

Brendel signed with the ' practice squad on October 11, 2016, following his release from the ' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2016, and appeared in one game that season as a depth offensive lineman. In the 2017 season, Brendel remained with the Dolphins, appearing in all 16 games primarily in a reserve role along the offensive line, providing depth at and guard without recording any starts. The team re-signed him as an exclusive rights in March 2018, continuing his developmental tenure. Brendel's 2018 season was limited by ; he was placed on injured reserve before the regular season began due to a calf/ankle issue. Activated off injured reserve on November 2, he played in four games, including three starts at left guard and during a period of lineup adjustments. He made his first career start against the on November 11, 2018, and recorded his first career tackle in that game. However, he was returned to injured reserve on December 12 with a recurring calf , ending his participation. Over his three seasons with the Dolphins from 2016 to 2018, Brendel appeared in 21 games total, with three starts, serving mainly as a developmental on the offensive line.

Denver Broncos

Brendel signed with the on April 18, 2019, joining the active roster as an offensive lineman seeking to provide depth following his release from the Miami Dolphins. During training camp and the preseason, Brendel competed for a spot on the offensive line but did not appear in any regular-season games for the team. He was released by the Broncos on August 31, 2019, as part of the final preseason roster cuts.

Baltimore Ravens

After being released by the Denver Broncos in August 2019, Jake Brendel briefly joined the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent. On November 27, 2019, the Ravens signed Brendel to their 53-man roster to provide immediate depth at center following starting center Matt Skura's season-ending knee injury. However, Brendel's stint with Baltimore proved short-lived, as he was waived on November 30, 2019, to accommodate the promotion of guard Parker Ehinger from the practice squad ahead of the team's Week 13 matchup. He did not play in any games during his three-day tenure with the Ravens.

San Francisco 49ers

Brendel signed a futures contract with the San Francisco 49ers on February 7, 2020, providing him an opportunity to join the team after his journeyman experiences with prior NFL squads. He opted out of the entire 2020 season amid concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a decision that placed him on the reserve/opt-out list. Brendel appeared in 16 games in 2021 primarily as a backup. He was waived on August 31, 2021, as part of final roster cuts but signed to the practice squad the following day and was elevated to the active roster for multiple games. He rejoined the team on March 9, 2022, via a one-year deal, setting the stage for his emergence as a key contributor on the offensive line. In the 2022 season, Brendel solidified his role by starting all 17 regular-season games at , anchoring the line during the 49ers' run to the . His performance earned him a four-year contract extension worth up to $20 million on March 15, 2023, securing his position through the 2026 season with $7.49 million guaranteed. Brendel maintained consistency as the starting across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, appearing in all 17 games in 2023 and starting every contest, including the . He notably started at for the 49ers in on February 11, 2024, where fell 25–22 in overtime to the [Kansas City Chiefs](/page/Kansas_City Chiefs). Entering the 2025 season on a base salary of $3,785,000, Brendel started the first six games before suffering a injury in Week 7 against the in October 2025, which sidelined him for Weeks 8 and 9. He returned to the lineup for Week 10 versus the on November 10, 2025, and started Week 11 at on November 16, 2025, resuming his duties amid ongoing offensive line rotations. Through his tenure with the 49ers as of November 17, 2025, Brendel has appeared in 77 regular-season games with 59 starts, often serving as both a reliable starter and versatile depth piece in line adjustments, contributing to a career total of 96 games and 62 starts. His strengths in run blocking have been particularly noted, earning him a No. 24 ranking among NFL centers entering the 2025 season according to evaluations.

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