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The Vikings final pick plays a position of need The Minnesota Vikings addressed a position of need with their final selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting tight end Gavin Bartholomew from the University of Pittsburgh.

2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Select Gavin Bartholomew

A tight end rounds things out for the Vikings’ draft The Minnesota Vikings have sent another card to the podium in the 2025 NFL Draft, and with their final pick, they have addressed the tight end position.

Vikings Draft Pitt TE Gavin Bartholomew

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers tight end Gavin Bartholmew realized his NFL Dreams, earning a draft selection. The Minnesota Vikings selected Bartholomew with the No.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 23

Gavin Bartholomew Discusses Path to Pitt

Back in 2020, as a three-star tight end prospect in the 2021 recruiting cycle, Gavin Bartholomew didn't initially carry any Power Five options. It was only when the Pitt Panthers extended an offer when the tight end gained an opportunity to play at the highest level of college football.

Bills Projected to Draft Pitt TE

PITTSBURGH — With the NFL Draft less than a week away, a recent seven-round mock draft from Dane Brugler at The Athletic projected a Pitt Panthers tight end to an AFC East team.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 18

Why the Pitt Needs a Transfer Tight End

With Gavin Bartholomew out the door, Jake Overman is projected as the starting Pitt Panthers tight end. He’s an excellent leader, but is he on the level

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

2025 NFL Draft Profile: TE Gavin Bartholomew, Pittsburgh

Gavin Bartholomew is an old-school, blue-collar tight end. He carved out a solid collegiate career over four seasons with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Now, he shifts his focus to making an impact at the next level.

College Football News / Behind the Steel Curtain / April 6

NFL draft profile 2025: Gavin Bartholomew (Tight end, Pitt)

Do the Steelers need another tight end? Approaching the 2025 NFL Draft, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on anywhere from Rounds 1 through 7.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 6

Malachi Thomas Touts Pitt's TE Room

With Gavin Bartholomew awaiting the NFL Draft, Jake Overman is expected to step into the starting tight end role for the Pitt Panthers. Among young players

Steelers Host Pitt TE on Pre-Draft Visit

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers share a practice facility together, allowing both teams to get a good look at each other. The Steelers brought in a few players for pre-draft visits, including Pitt tight end Gavin Bartholomew, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 27

Saints Meet With Star Pitt Tight End

The New Orleans Saints are taking a close look at one of the top Pitt Panthers available in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tight end Gavin Bartholomew. On Thursday, Jerry DiPaola of Trib Total Media posted on social media the following: "Pro Day leftover: Ran into Saints tight ends coach Chase Haslett, who was keeping an eye on Pitt's Gavin Bartholomew.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 20

Bears Projected to Select Pitt TE Gavin Bartholomew

Could Pitt Panthers tight end Gavin Bartholomew head to the Windy City? That’s what the NFL Draft Network suggested in a recent mock draft published by Justin Melo on Tuesday, March 18. Melo pegged the 6-foot-5, 246-pound tight end selected with the 233rd pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 20

Pitt TE Transitioning to Starting Role

While Gavin Bartholomew is preparing for the NFL Draft, Jake Overman steps into the starting position and a leadership role within the Pitt Panthers tight end room.

Jaguars Projected to Land Pitt TE

The NFL Draft is still more than a month away, but Gavin Bartholomew continues to be projected as a selection within the seven rounds as opposed to becoming an undrafted free agent.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 1

Pitt's Gavin Bartholomew Excels at NFL Combine

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers tight end Gavin Bartholomew showed what separates him from the rest of his peers with his performance at the NFL Combine. Bartholomew ran the 40-yard dash in 4.70 seconds, which tied him for the fourth fastest time amongst all tight ends.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / March 1

Gavin Bartholomew Has Strong Showing in 40-yard Dash at NFL Combine

Tight ends and defensive backs hit the field to showcase their speed and skills at the NFL Combine on Friday in Indianapolis, Ind., which meant Pitt tight end Gavin Bartholomew put his talent on display.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 27

Watch: Pitt TE Gavin Bartholomew Talks Skill Set at NFL Combine

Gavin Bartholomew is looking to become the first Pitt tight end drafted to the National Football League since both Dorin Dickerson and Nate Byham were selected in the 2010 draft.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 21

Under the Radar: Pitt 2026 Running Back Recruits

Pittsburgh has a reputation for finding modestly-ranked prospects capable of far outplaying their recruiting projections. Take some of the better players from last season as examples. Tight end Gavin Bartholomew ranked 1325 overall nationally.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 31

Proud ‘Pitt Man’ Gavin Bartholomew Using Senior Bowl to Reach NFL Dream

A lot has happened since Gavin Bartholomew arrived on campus as a somewhat unknown kid in 2021. If it feels like that was a decade ago, that’s not surprising.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 20

One Pitt Star Picked in Recent NFL Mock Draft

There’s a very good chance that Pitt will continue a run of 11 straight NFL Drafts with at least one player selected when the 2025 NFL Draft rolls around in April.

Seahawks Projected to Land Pitt TE

PITTSBURGH -- The Seattle Seahawks will take their chances with a talented Pitt Panthers tight end, according to the latest mock draft. Dalton Miller of Pro Football Network released his full, seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, and has the Seahawks taking Pitt senior tight end Gavin Bartholomew with the No.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 4

Eastern Michigan Transfer DE Gives Pitt Fifth Commitment of the Day

The last time Pitt received a commitment from a Blue Mountain High football player, it worked out pretty well. Gavin Bartholomew won’t be on the roster in 2025, but after committing to Pitt following an official visit this week, Eastern Michigan transfer defensive lineman Joey Zelinsky will be.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 2

Pitt TE Gavin Bartholomew Accepts Senior Bowl Invite

Pitt hasn’t had a player at the Senior Bowl in a couple of years, but that’s changing this time around. Gavin Bartholomew accepted an invite to the 2025 Senior Bowl, the premier All-Star event for NFL hopefuls.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / September 27

Pitt TE Gavin Bartholomew Will Shine This Season

Gavin Bartholomew hasn’t been a major part of the Pitt offense through four weeks, with just 16 targets, but it isn’t likely to last long. There was an expectation that Bartholomew would be a major part of the offense, and after a 5-catch, 59-yard performance in Week 1 against Kent State, a breakout was expected.