T.J. Hockenson

Minnesota Vikings
Tight End #87

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	July 3, 1997
Height	6'5"
Weight	248 lb

Draft

College	Iowa
Year	2019
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 8
Team	DET

Fantasy Value

Player News

T.J. Hockenson: T.J. Hockenson Coming Off a Frustrating Year

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson had an underwhelming season as the team endured poor quarterback play and inconsistency at the position. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025, starting all of them. He caught 51 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns, posting the lowest receiving yards total and fantasy points per game mark since he was a rookie. He ultimately finished as the overall TE26 in full-PPR leagues. Although it's fair to blame the trio of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer for Hockenson's frustrating year, that doesn't mean he'll magically bounce back in 2026. McCarthy is due back as the Vikings' quarterback next season. Interestingly, Hockenson also struggled with Sam Darnold as his quarterback in 2024, so he really hasn't been a trustworthy fantasy tight end since Kirk Cousins quarterbacked the Vikings in 2023. Hockenson is under contract for two more years, but the Vikings have a potential out this offseason. If Minnesota releases Hockenson post-June 1, they would create $15.96 million in cap space while taking on $5.34 million in dead money. It certainly wouldn't hurt the Vikings to keep the veteran tight end to help support McCarthy's development, but we also wouldn't be surprised to see the team's next general manager capitalize on this opportunity to create cap space.

Feb. 12, 2026 8:02 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2019	DET	12	32	59	54.2	367	2	11.5	0	0	0	0	0
2020	DET	16	67	101	66.3	723	6	10.8	1	0	0	0	1
2021	DET	13	61	83	73.5	583	4	9.6	0	0	0	0	0
2022	2TM	16	85	128	66.4	898	6	10.6	0	0	0	0	1
2023	MIN	15	95	127	74.8	960	5	10.1	0	0	0	0	1
2024	MIN	9	39	54	72.2	446	0	11.4	0	0	0	0	0
2025	MIN	16	51	66	77.3	438	3	8.6	1	0	0	0	0