5 tight ends the Vikings could select in the 2019 NFL Draft

Josh Oliver (San Jose State)

Measurements:

Height: 6-foot-5 | Weight: 249 pounds

2018 Stats:

• 56 catches, 709 yards, 4 touchdowns

This linebacker turned tight end might be one of the bigger sleepers when it comes to tight ends in the 2019 NFL Draft.

After a few so-so seasons at San Jose State, he really burst onto the scene during his senior year, tallying 56 receptions for 709 yards and four touchdowns. He became the No. 1 target for the Spartans in 2018,  leading the team in receptions.

Oliver followed that up with a great showing at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, confirming that he is one of the most athletic tight ends in the entire 2019 draft class.

What is most intriguing about Oliver is how far he came in such little time. His ability to continue to get better and better will be very intriguing to NFL teams.

He has a natural ability to find the ball and come down with the tough catches. He will most likely never become the type of blocker you would hope for in a tight end, but I think he makes up for it in what he brings to the passing game.

Getting Oliver in purple would most likely cost the Vikings a mid-round selection, similar to what they used on Tyler Conklin last year. I think he could come in day one and compete for time on the field with Minnesota’s offense as a rookie.

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