Tom McGlinchey is a 6'6", 230-pound tight end for the Northwestern Wildcats. A native of Warrington, PA, McGlinchey attended William Penn Charter, where he earned first-team all-conference honors in the Inter-Academic League as a senior. He lined up at tight end, outside linebacker, and quarterback during his high school career. McGlinchey committed to Northwestern on June 24, 2025, selecting the Wildcats over Air Force, Duke, and Syracuse. His brother Mike plays offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos.