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TE Minnesota Vikings #84 IR

Josh Oliver Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
29
Height / weight
6'5", 264 lb
Experience
8th season
Drafted
2019 R3, #69

2026 Season

PPR PPG
2.5
Pos rank
TE51
Rostered
—

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Josh Oliver Bio

Josh Oliver is a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings, where he wears No. 84. Born March 21, 1997, in Paso Robles, CA, he attended Paso Robles and played college football at San Jose State.

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Oliver in round 3, pick 69, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on March 18, 2021. Since then, Oliver played for the Baltimore Ravens (2021–2022) and joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2023.

In 83 regular-season games since 2019, he has caught 88 passes for 907 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

3 stops with 3 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Jaguars2019–2020 Jacksonville Jaguars
15rec yds, 3 rec, 0 TD · 3 games
Ravens2021–2022 Baltimore Ravens
215rec yds, 23 rec, 2 TD · 30 games
Vikings2023–now Minnesota Vikings
677rec yds, 62 rec, 9 TD · 50 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Minnesota Vikings Current team2023–present

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 49 of 50 games.

  2. Baltimore Ravens2021–2022

    Acquired in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 18, 2021. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 20 of 31 games.

  3. Jacksonville Jaguars2019–2020

    Selected in round 3, pick 69, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.

  4. College: San Jose State

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Transactions

  1. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Minnesota Vikings.
  2. ContractAgreed to a three-year, $23.25 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.
  3. SignedSigned a three-year, $21 million contract with the Vikings.
  4. TradedTraded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens for a 2022 seventh-round pick (conditional).
  5. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  7. DraftedSelected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in round 3, pick 69.

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About Josh Oliver: Bio FAQ

How old is Josh Oliver?

Josh Oliver is 29 years old. He was born on March 21, 1997. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.

How tall is Josh Oliver?

Josh Oliver is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 264 pounds, and plays tight end for the Minnesota Vikings.

How much does Josh Oliver weigh?

Josh Oliver weighs 264 pounds, his listed weight on the Minnesota Vikings roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Josh Oliver wear?

Josh Oliver wears number 84 for the Minnesota Vikings. He plays tight end.

What position does Josh Oliver play?

Josh Oliver plays tight end for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing number 84. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.

What team does Josh Oliver play for?

Josh Oliver plays for the Minnesota Vikings as a tight end. He has been with the Vikings since 2023.

Where did Josh Oliver go to college?

Josh Oliver played college football at San Jose State, after attending Paso Robles (CA). The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted him out of San Jose State in 2019.

When was Josh Oliver drafted?

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Josh Oliver in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 69th overall pick, out of San Jose State.

What round was Josh Oliver drafted in?

Josh Oliver was a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 69th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

What pick was Josh Oliver in the NFL Draft?

Josh Oliver was the 69th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round.

Where is Josh Oliver from?

Josh Oliver went to high school in California, at Paso Robles, before playing college football at San Jose State.

When is Josh Oliver's birthday?

Josh Oliver's birthday is March 21. He was born on March 21, 1997 and is 29 years old.

How long has Josh Oliver been in the NFL?

2026 is Josh Oliver's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a third-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars. View his career statistics.

What teams has Josh Oliver played for?

Josh Oliver has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings. View his career statistics.

What year did Josh Oliver enter the NFL?

Josh Oliver entered the NFL in 2019, when the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted him in the third round. 2026 is his 8th season.