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: Tough Sledding Ahead For T.J. Hockenson Against Former Team

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson should be viewed as a TE2 option when he takes on his former team, the Detroit Lions, in Week 9. It's been a disappointing season so far for Hockenson, who hasn't quite looked the same since an ACL tear in late 2023 and now ranks as the No. 22 fantasy tight end at the halfway point of this season. None of the Vikings played well in a Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, but Hockenson had just three targets, two catches, and 26 yards receiving. The veteran tight end and the Vikings will now turn back to second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed the past five games with an ankle injury. In McCarthy's two starts this year, Hockenson had just four catches for 27 yards, and both of those took place before receiver Jordan Addison returned from a suspension. With the Vikings struggling and Hockenson set to be the team's third option, at best, he should be played only in formats that start two tight ends.

Oct. 31, 2025 4:34 PM 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	7	27	36	75.0	222	1	8.2	0	0	0	0	0