Gavin Bartholomew

Gavin Bartholomew (born April 30, 2003) is an American professional football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and was selected by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Bartholomew was born on April 30, 2003, and grew up in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. He started playing football in third grade and also competed in baseball growing up.

College career As a true freshman with the Panthers in 2021, Bartholomew caught 28 passes for 326 yards and four touchdowns. He was named honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and was chosen second-team Freshman All-American for his performance. He concluded his collegiate career having started 41 games and totaled 104 receptions for 1,248 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Professional career

Bartholomew was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. He did not make a regular-season appearances for Minnesota as the result of a back injury.