Thomas James Hockenson (born July 3, 1997) is an American professional football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Hockenson quickly became one of the top tight ends in the league. During his college career at Iowa, he earned the prestigious John Mackey Award as the nation’s best tight end in 2018. Hockenson’s NFL career has been marked by consistency, with multiple Pro Bowl selections and impressive performances. He is known for his versatility as both a pass catcher and blocker. After spending his first three seasons with the Lions, Hockenson was traded to the Vikings in 2022, where he continued to excel. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 248 pounds, Hockenson combines size, athleticism, and skill, making him one of the most dangerous tight ends in the league.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Thomas James Hockenson |
| Born | July 3, 1997 (age 27) |
| Birthplace | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 248 lb (112 kg) |
| Position | Tight End |
| High School | Chariton (Chariton, Iowa) |
| College | Iowa (2016–2018) |
| NFL Draft | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 |
| Current Team | Minnesota Vikings |
| Jersey Number | 87 |
| Season | Games Played (G) | Games Started (GS) | Receptions (Rec) | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 38 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 26 |
| 2022 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 40 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| 2022 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 30 |
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