T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa. Ranked #7 overall on the 2019 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Detroit drafted him in Round 1, pick 8.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
87STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '19 | DET | 3-12 | 367 | 2 | 32 | 63% | 78 |
| '20 | DET | 5-11 | 723 | 6 | 67 | 73% | †86 |
| '21 | DET | 3-13 | 583 | 4 | 61 | 84% | 94 |
| '22 | MIN | 13-4 | 914 | 6 | 86 | 85% | †95 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 2,587 | 18 | 246 | 78% | 88 | |
| '23 | MIN | 7-10 | 960 | 5 | 95 | 79% | 91 |
| '24 | MIN | 14-3 | 455 | — | 41 | 61% | 75 |
| '25 | MIN | 9-8 | 438 | 3 | 51 | 79% | 91 |
| Career | — | 4,440 | 26 | 433 | 77% | 87 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'4 ¾"
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Frame profile.
Weight
251 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.25"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2019 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.7 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
37.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
123"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.02 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.18 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
17 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 8th overall, T.J. Hockenson has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of TEs from the 2019 draft class.