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T.J. Hockenson
TEMinnesota Vikings
6'5" · 248 lbs · Age 29 · Yr 8 · 101 GP · Iowa · Rd 1, Pick 8 (2019)
T.J. Hockenson
TEMinnesota Vikings
6'5" · 248 lbs · Age 29 · Yr 8 · 101 GP · Iowa · Rd 1, Pick 8 (2019)
6'5" · 248 lbs · Age 29 · Yr 8 · 101 GP · Iowa · Rd 1, Pick 8 (2019)
Injury Status
Questionable
Concussion.
updated 5d ago
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 18, 2025, Out (Shoulder) · 4 months ago.
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2026 Season
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FP/G
5.4
Tgt/G
4.6
Rec/G
40.4
Rec YDs/G
0.2
Rec TDs/G
61%
Snap%
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T.J. Hockenson is an 8th-year tight end for the Minnesota Vikings. Listed at age 29, 6'5", 248 lbs. Drafted in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa. In 2026 he played 5 games and recorded 23 receptions, 202 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDs, ranking 14th among NFL TEs. Across 101 games over 8 seasons, his career totals include 456 career receptions, 4,642 career receiving yards, 27 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 83. Browse T.J. Hockenson's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 85.2 | 202 | 40.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 66 | 51 | 77.3 | 438 | 29.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 62 | 41 | 66.1 | 455 | 45.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 127 | 95 | 74.8 | 960 | 64.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 129 | 86 | 66.7 | 914 | 53.8 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 84 | 61 | 72.6 | 583 | 48.6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 101 | 67 | 66.3 | 723 | 45.2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 57 | 32 | 56.1 | 367 | 33.4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 653 | 456 | 69.8 | 4,642 | 46.0 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 12.6 | 81.6 | 57.0 | 580.3 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 27 | 23 | 202 | 1 | 85.2% | 3.38 | 4.9 | -0.91 | 6.1 |
| 2025 | MIN | 66 | 51 | 438 | 3 | 77.3% | 3.75 | 6.2 | -0.15 | 4.8 |
| 2024 | MIN | 62 | 41 | 455 | 0 | 66.1% | 3.06 | 6.1 | +0.14 | 8.7 |
| 2023 | MIN | 127 | 95 | 960 | 5 | 74.8% | 3.08 | 6.0 | +0.10 | 7.2 |
| 2022 | MIN | 129 | 86 | 904 | 6 | 66.7% | 2.96 | 6.3 | +1.49 | 7.7 |
| 2021 | DET | 84 | 61 | 583 | 4 | 72.6% | 2.81 | 6.2 | +0.04 | 7.5 |
| 2020 | DET | 101 | 67 | 723 | 6 | 66.3% | 3.33 | 5.7 | -0.26 | 7.2 |
| 2019 | DET | 59 | 32 | 367 | 2 | 54.2% | 2.32 | 5.8 | +0.82 | 8.0 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIN | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7.2 | 4.90 | 3.60 | 0.000 | 0.0% | 109.8 |
| 2025 | MIN | 15 | 66 | 51 | 5.2 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 0.039 | 4.5% | 109.3 |
| 2024 | MIN | 10 | 62 | 41 | 8.4 | 7.60 | 3.50 | 0.024 | 3.2% | 74.3 |
| 2023 | MIN | 15 | 127 | 95 | 7.7 | 6.60 | 3.50 | 0.042 | 3.1% | 105.8 |
| 2022 | 2TM | 17 | 129 | 86 | 7.5 | 5.90 | 4.70 | 0.081 | 5.4% | 89.7 |
| 2021 | DET | 12 | 84 | 61 | 7.4 | 6.30 | 3.30 | 0.066 | 1.2% | 92.5 |
| 2020 | DET | 16 | 101 | 67 | 7.0 | 5.90 | 4.90 | 0.060 | 6.9% | 90.5 |
| 2019 | DET | 12 | 59 | 32 | 7.5 | 5.20 | 6.30 | 0.125 | 3.4% | 84.5 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability85%
2026 Season100%
Shutdown Seasons1 of 5