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Daily Norseman fantasy football takes on Gavin Bartholomew
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Daily Norseman about Gavin Bartholomew.
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All Daily Norseman insights about Gavin Bartholomew
PositiveBreakoutJul 31, 2026
Bartholomew had a standout Wednesday practice and is emerging as a name to watch at tight end; his early camp performance suggests he could be a candidate for increased role or opportunity in the Vikings' offense.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Gavin Bartholomew has been getting buzz in training camp and during the offseason program, with a scenario where he beats out Ben Yurosek for the third tight-end spot, particularly if Max Bredeson makes the roster as a blocking fullback/H-back; Bartholomew is more of a receiving tight end, which would give the Vikings two receiving tight ends and two blocking tight ends.PositiveBreakoutJul 31, 2026
Bartholomew had a standout Wednesday practice and is emerging as a name to watch at tight end. His early camp performance is generating attention as a potential contributor in the Vikings' offense.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Gavin Bartholomew has been getting buzz in training camp and during the offseason program, with a scenario where he beats out Ben Yurosek for the third tight-end spot, particularly if Max Bredeson makes the roster as a blocking fullback/H-back. Bartholomew is more of a receiving tight end, which would give the Vikings two receiving tight ends and two blocking tight ends.PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Tight end (2025 draft pick) ranked #6 Mr. Mankato candidate; described as a 'mystery man with a clean slate' because he missed all of last year's camp, giving him an almost fresh-start advantage in 2026 camp evaluation.PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Ranked #6 Mr. Mankato candidate; TE and 2025 draft pick who missed all of last year's camp. Fresh-start advantage as a 'mystery man with a clean slate' entering 2026 camp.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Bartholomew's opportunity with the Vikings was limited after an injury last year opened the door for Ben Yurosek. Despite strong college production (105 catches for 1,257 yards and 11 touchdowns at Pitt) and impressive combine metrics (1.59-second 10-yard split), Bartholomew is expected to be released as the Vikings move forward with other tight end options.