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Josh Oliver

TE

Drafted 69th overall in the 3rd round of the 2019 draft, Josh Oliver arrived from San Jose State. He's currently with MIN, in his 8th season in the league. Few match his size, which grades in the 91st percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 88 catches for 907 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 264#

College

San Jose State

Draft

Rd 3, 69th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
51.4

64th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14+0.37
Hands×0.1+0.04
Volume×0.12-0.55
Total EPA×0.22-0.18
EPA/target×0.3+0.14
Yards/target×0.12+0.55

Week 1 projection · vs GB

Methodology
Rec1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)57% 1.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.1–36)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.1–36)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.1–36)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.1–36)43% 20.5+
Rec yds18.1 (0.1–36)43% 20.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)22% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)22% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed63▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst33▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility15▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size91▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands26▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat31▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability84▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share72▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share44▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency64▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume41▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026MIN51.43346
2025MIN58.512151604
2024MIN6812222583
2023MIN48.513222132
2022BAL47.412141492
2021BAL33.211966
2019JAX29.93315

Career profile

Josh Oliver has appeared in 66 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: JAX (2019), BAL (2021–2022), MIN (2023–2026).

As a receiver he has caught 88 passes for 907 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with MIN: 258 yards and 3 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1GB2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 2CHI1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD56
Week 3TB—43.5

Josh Oliver — common questions

What position does Josh Oliver play?
Josh Oliver is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Josh Oliver played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Josh Oliver has played for JAX (2019), BAL (2021–2022), MIN (2023–2026).
Where did Josh Oliver go to college?
Josh Oliver played college football at San Jose State.
When was Josh Oliver drafted?
Josh Oliver was selected in round 3, 69th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Josh Oliver scored?
Josh Oliver has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 receiving).
What is Josh Oliver's ScoutIndex Rating?
Josh Oliver rated 51.4 for 2026, the 64th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2019

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