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T.J. 
Hockenson

TE
#87
|
MIN Vikings
6'5"
248lbs
29y/o
T.J. Hockenson headshot
Overall Grade '26
62.2
18th/22 - TEs
Receiving Yards '26
65
16th/22 - TEs
Touchdowns '26
1
6th/22 - TEs
WK 2 MATCHUP
GOOD
@ CHI 9/20, 5:00 PM
T.J. Hockenson headshot
T.J.
Hockenson
TE
#87
|
MIN Vikings
BIO
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PAST PERFORMANCE
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SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/21/2026
T.J. Hockenson is a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 62.2 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 18th among 22 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 65.0 ranked 15th among 22 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 7 receptions on 8 targets for 65 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns. Hockenson averaged 9.3 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 22 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 6.8 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Minnesota Vikings
2022 - Present
Detroit Lions
2019 - 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes
2016 - 2018

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2023
PFF second-team All-Pro
2023
Pro Bowl selection
2020, 2022
John Mackey Award
2018

Week Matchup

player-headshot
T. Hockenson
24
th
/75
Rec
VS
GOOD
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
Linebacker Coverage
24
th
/32
Cov
11.9
VS
Safety Coverage
22
nd
/32
Cov
11.2
VS
Cornerback Coverage
27
th
/32
Cov
7.6

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.2
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
@DAL
WK 15
0 TDS
@NYG
WK 16
0 TDS
@NYG
P1
1 TDS
GB
WK 1
0 TDS
@CHI
WK 2
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PFF Grades

2026
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
62.2
AVG
18th/22 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
65.0
AVG
15th/22 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2026
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
8
13th/22 TEs
RECEPTIONS
7
10th/22 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
65
16th/22 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
1
6th/22 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
15
th
Pass Snaps
50
13
th
Targets
8
14
th
Routes Run
43
10
th
Receptions
7
16
th
Receiving Yards
65
6
th
Receiving Touchdowns
1
1
st
Drops
0
13
th
Yards Per Reception
9.3
17
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
3.1
7
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
140.1
11
th
Average Depth of Target
6.8

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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