Caleb Tiernan

Offensive Tackle, Minnesota Vikings · #78.

Player facts

Team: Minnesota Vikings
Position: Offensive Tackle
Number: 78
Born: Jan 23, 2003 (age 23)
Birthplace: Livonia, MI, USA
Height: 6' 7"
Weight: 323 lbs
College: Northwestern
Experience: Rookie
Status: Active

About

Caleb Tiernan (born January 23, 2003) 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.

From Wikipedia’s article on Caleb Tiernan, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.¹

Background

Early life

Tiernan attended Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan. A four-star recruit, he committed to play college football at Northwestern University over offers from Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State.

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. Entering the 2025 season, Tiernan is considered one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft.

From Wikipedia’s article on Caleb Tiernan, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full article.¹