Caleb Tiernan
American football player (born 2003)
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Caleb Tiernan (born January 23, 2003)[1] is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats and was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.
| Minnesota Vikings | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Roster status | Unsigned draft pick |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 23, 2003 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 323 lb (147 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Michigan) |
| College | Northwestern (2021–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 3rd round, 97th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Tiernan attended Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan.[2][3] A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at Northwestern University over offers from Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State.[4][5]
College career
After playing sparingly and redshirting in 2021, Tiernan's role increased, starting every game during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He returned for his redshirt senior season in 2025.[6] Entering the 2025 season, Tiernan is considered one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 7+5⁄8 in (2.02 m) | 323 lb (147 kg) | 32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 7+1⁄2 in (2.02 m) | 4.71 s | 8.08 s | 35.5 in (0.90 m) | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) | ||||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[8][9] | ||||||||||||
Tiernan was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round with the 97th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.[10]
