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T.J. 
Hockenson

TE
#87
|
MIN Vikings
6'5"
248lbs
28y/o
T.J. Hockenson headshot
Overall Grade '25
61.2
28th/37 - TEs
Receiving Yards '25
438
25th/37 - TEs
Touchdowns '25
3
22nd/37 - TEs
Yds / Reception '25
8.6
32nd/37 - TEs
T.J. Hockenson headshot
T.J.
Hockenson
TE
#87
|
MIN Vikings
BIO
PAST PERFORMANCE
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/1/2026
T.J. Hockenson is a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 61.2 overall PFF grade in the 2025 season, 28th among 37 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 62.6 ranked 28th among 37 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 51 receptions on 64 targets for 438 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Hockenson averaged 8.6 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 224 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 4 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 5.2 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

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.2
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
@GB
WK 12
0 TDS
@SEA
WK 13
1 TDS
WAS
WK 14
0 TDS
@DAL
WK 15
0 TDS
@NYG
WK 16
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PFF Grades

2025
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
61.2
AVG
28th/37 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
62.6
AVG
28th/37 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2025
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
64
21st/37 TEs
RECEPTIONS
51
17th/37 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
438
25th/37 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
3
22nd/37 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
13
th
Pass Snaps
480
21
st
Targets
64
14
th
Routes Run
418
17
th
Receptions
51
25
th
Receiving Yards
438
22
nd
Receiving Touchdowns
3
22
nd
Drops
4
32
nd
Yards Per Reception
8.6
26
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
4.4
17
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
110.8
30
th
Average Depth of Target
5.2

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
211
-
Carries
1
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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