A 6th-round pick (202nd overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh, Gavin Bartholomew has built an NFL career since. He's currently with MIN, in his 2nd season in the league. His hands stands out most — the 85th percentile at the position.
Size
6'5", 249#
College
Pittsburgh
Draft
Rd 6, 202nd overall (2025)
Seasons
2025–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology57th percentile among TEs · limited sample
2 games · 7 targets
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed38▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size53▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands85▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat20▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability79▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share75▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share71▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency60▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume51▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 48.5 | 2 | 6 | 37 |
Career profile
Gavin Bartholomew has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIN.
As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 37 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game33 on 5 catches vs NO, 2026 Week 5
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 4 4/g | 0 |
| Away | 1 | 5 5.0/g | 33 33/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 37 19/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 37 19/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 37 19/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 37 19/g | 0 |
Gavin Bartholomew — common questions
- What position does Gavin Bartholomew play?
- Gavin Bartholomew is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Gavin Bartholomew played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Gavin Bartholomew has played for MIN (2026).
- Where did Gavin Bartholomew go to college?
- Gavin Bartholomew played college football at Pittsburgh.
- When was Gavin Bartholomew drafted?
- Gavin Bartholomew was selected in round 6, 202nd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Gavin Bartholomew scored?
- Gavin Bartholomew has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Gavin Bartholomew's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Gavin Bartholomew rated 48.5 for 2026, the 57th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Kyler MurrayQB · 2026
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- Justin JeffersonWR · 2026
- T.J. HockensonTE · 2026
- Jordan AddisonWR · 2026
- Jordan MasonRB · 2026
- Josh OliverTE · 2026
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- Bilhal KoneCB · pick 178
- Ollie Gordon IIRB · pick 179
- JJ PeguesDT · pick 180
- Kyle McCordQB · pick 181
- Andy BorregalesK · pick 182
- Marcus HarrisCB · pick 183
- Devin NealRB · pick 184
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