T.J.Hockenson
TETE#87Iowa
6'5" • 248lbs • 29y/oDraft Eligibility:2019
- Overall Grade '18
- 90.6
- 1st/69 - TEs
- Receiving Yards '18
- 701
- 4th/69 - TEs
- Touchdowns '18
- 6
- 9th/69 - TEs
- Yds / Reception '18
- 15.2
- 16th/69 - TEs
T.J.
Hockenson
TE
#87
|
Iowa
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/29/2026
T.J. Hockenson was a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 90.6 overall PFF grade in the 2018 season, 1st among 69 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 90.9 ranked 2nd among 69 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 46 receptions on 61 targets for 701 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. Hockenson averaged 15.2 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 319 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 1 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 11.0 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Minnesota Vikings
2022 - Present
Detroit Lions
2019 - 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes
2016 - 2018
Honors
Honors
Honor
Year
PFF101
2023
PFF second-team All-Pro
2023
Pro Bowl selection
2020, 2022
John Mackey Award
2018
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2018
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
90.6
AVG
1st/69 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
90.9
AVG
2nd/69 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2018
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
61
12th/69 TEs
RECEPTIONS
46
6th/69 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
701
4th/69 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
6
9th/69 TEs
Receiving
View in Premium Stats
Rank
8
th
Pass Snaps
372
12
th
Targets
61
10
th
Routes Run
310
6
th
Receptions
46
4
th
Receiving Yards
701
9
th
Receiving Touchdowns
6
7
th
Drops
1
16
th
Yards Per Reception
15.2
18
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
6.9
4
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
138.8
14
th
Average Depth of Target
11
Rushing
View in Premium Stats
Rank
-
Run Snaps
365
-
Carries
1
-
Rushing Yards
4
-
Rushing Touchdowns
1
-
Yards per Attempt
4
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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