T.J. Hockenson
T.J. Hockenson is a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing #87. T.J. played college football at Iowa and was drafted in 2019 (round 1, pick 8). Listed at 6'5" and 248 lb.
T.J. Hockenson: facts
- Team
- Minnesota Vikings
- Position
- Tight end (TE)
- Jersey number
- #87
- College
- Iowa
- Draft
- 2019, round 1, pick 8 (Detroit Lions)
- Born
- July 3, 1997 (age 29)
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 248 lb
- Rookie season
- 2019
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2019 draft picks in our database.
T.J. Hockenson: career by team
T.J. is an NFL Grid answer for Lions and Vikings.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Vikings tight ends
- Ben SimsTE · #89 · Baylor
- Ben YurosekTE · #85 · Georgia / Stanford
- Gavin BartholomewTE · #86 · Pittsburgh
- Josh OliverTE · #84 · San Jose State
Also from Iowa
- A.J. EpenesaDL · Eagles
- Alaric JacksonOL · Rams
- Amani HookerDB · Titans
- Anthony NelsonLB · Buccaneers
- Carl DavisDL · Commanders
- Casey KreiterLS · Cardinals
- Chauncey GolstonDL · Giants
- Connor ColbyOL · 49ers
Drafted near T.J. in 2019
- Devin WhiteRound 1, pick 5 · LB
- Daniel JonesRound 1, pick 6 · QB
- Josh Hines-AllenRound 1, pick 7 · DL
- Ed OliverRound 1, pick 9 · DL
- Devin BushRound 1, pick 10 · LB
- Jonah WilliamsRound 1, pick 11 · OL
T.J. Hockenson: questions
What team does T.J. Hockenson play for?
T.J. Hockenson is on the Minnesota Vikings roster (NFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 87.
What position does T.J. Hockenson play?
Tight end (TE), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did T.J. Hockenson go to college?
Iowa. 48 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was T.J. Hockenson drafted?
In 2019, round 1, pick 8, by the Detroit Lions.
How tall is T.J. Hockenson?
6'5" (77 inches), 248 lb.
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