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Minnesota Vikings

NFL · NFC North · 2026
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Offense

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Defense

12 starting jobsBase front · Nickel sub
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Offense

12 starting jobs
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Defense

12 starting jobs
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Special Teams

6 starting jobs
Coverage & return units
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Offense

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Defense

12 starting jobs
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Franchise & Venue
Franchise
Minnesota Vikings
Division NFC NorthEst. 1960
Home
U.S. Bank Stadium
66,202Listed capacity
Location Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coaching staff
Head coach
Offensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator
Identity
Mascot Viktor the Viking
Purple Primary
Gold Secondary
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Gavin Bartholomew
TE · 2nd season
YR 2
Current depth chart
TE4FourthYR 2
Depth relationships
Bio
Gavin Bartholomew is a tight end who played four seasons at Pittsburgh from 2021 to 2024, appearing in 50 games with 41 starts. Across his college career, he recorded 105 receptions for 1,257 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2024, he posted career highs with 13 games started and 38 receptions while tying his single-season high with four touchdown receptions. The Minnesota Vikings selected Bartholomew in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. He majored in communications at Pittsburgh and was named to the AFCA Allstate Good Works Team in 2023.
Player information
Height6'5"Weight250 lbHometownSchuylkill Haven, PAAge23CollegePittsburghDraftedRound 6 · #202 overall · 2025 · MINExperience1 NFL season
Contract
$1.1Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $216KCap 0.4%
T-113 of 199 · TE market by AAV
Career path
PITTSBURGH2021 – 2024
VIKINGS2025 — present
Drafted · Round 6 · Pick 202