Minnesota Vikings Tight Ends
T.J. Hockenson
Josh Oliver
Ben Yurosek
Gavin Bartholomew
Bryson Nesbit
The Vikings tight end situation is remarkably similar to their running back position. Both position groups are topped by a talented player likely in their final year with the team. T.J. Hockenson has been mostly great in his 3.5 years in Minnesota. He’d probably be even better if it wasn’t for the knee injury that came from another Kerby Joseph cheap shot. That injury ended his 2023 and mostly wrecked his 2024 season. If it wasn’t for that injury, it’s possible that his contract wouldn’t have needed re-work and this 2026 wouldn’t be his last with the Vikings. When he’s healthy and the Vikings quarterback situation is healthy, Hockenson is a weapon. Josh Oliver is an excellent compliment to Hockenson and an outstanding blocker. Oliver’s role in the Vikings offense is significant. Gavin Bartholomew was a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He missed all of his rookie season with a preseason back injury. Ben Yurosek and Bryson Nesbit were undrafted free agents. Yurosek earned some playing time and had a couple catches. Bartholomew, Yurosek, and Nesbit are developmental prospects with a new position coach in Ryan Cordell.
Like the Vikings running backs position, the tight end position isn’t an immediate need. That’s because the player that tops the depth chart is on the roster for one more season. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the Vikings address the tight end position at any point in the draft.
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