Caleb Tiernan
Career Summary
Minnesota Vikings rookie offensive lineman and 2026 third-round selection.
Caleb Tiernan is an offensive lineman from Livonia, Michigan, who joined the Minnesota Vikings after a five-year career at Northwestern. Minnesota selected him with the 97th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Livonia, Michigan native whose family helped introduce him to football.
Tiernan is from Livonia, Michigan. He began with flag football in first grade, moved to tackle football the following year after watching his older brother, and was coached by his father in youth football.
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High School
Detroit Country Day two-way standout and state champion.
At Detroit Country Day School, Tiernan played tackle and defensive end, earned all-state recognition, and helped the program win a Michigan state championship as a senior in 2020. He also lettered in basketball and served as a basketball captain.
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College Career
Five-year Northwestern career with 52 appearances and 43 consecutive starts.
Tiernan spent 2021 through 2025 at Northwestern, appearing in 52 games with 43 straight starts. He became a 2025 team captain, started all 13 games at left tackle as a graduate senior, and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors.
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Path to the NFL
Third-round selection after sustained starting experience at Northwestern.
Minnesota selected Tiernan 97th overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. His college experience included a move from right tackle to left tackle for his final three seasons and a 35.5-inch combine vertical jump.
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NFL Career
Began his NFL career with Minnesota in 2026.
Tiernan entered the NFL as a Minnesota Vikings rookie in 2026. The Vikings announced that he finalized his first professional contract before rookie minicamp.
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Career Accomplishments
College captain, conference honoree, and academic award recipient.
Tiernan was a 2025 Northwestern team captain and second-team All-Big Ten selection. The Vikings roster biography also lists Academic All-Big Ten recognition in 2023 and 2024 and CSC Academic All-District recognition in 2024.
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Playing Style
Experienced tackle with mobility and positional flexibility.
Tiernan played tackle throughout his Northwestern career, including multiple seasons at left tackle. Minnesota described him as a player who can offer swing-tackle ability and positional flexibility while continuing his professional development.
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