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Gavin Bartholomew

TE

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

Methodology
48.5

57th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 7 targets

Role×0.14+0.58
Hands×0.1-0.49
Volume×0.12-0.38
Total EPA×0.22-0.14
EPA/target×0.3+0.07
Yards/target×0.12-0.52

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group 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)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026MIN48.52637

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)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
1
1.0/g
4
4/g
0
Away1
5
5.0/g
33
33/g
0
Out of division2
6
3.0/g
37
19/g
0
In wins2
6
3.0/g
37
19/g
0
On turf2
6
3.0/g
37
19/g
0
Indoors2
6
3.0/g
37
19/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4MIA1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 5NO5 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD56

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.

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Drafted in round 6, 2025

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