Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
T.J. Hockenson
Vikings· #87

T.J.Hockenson

Tight End

  • 6'5"
  • 248 lbs
  • Age 29
31
Rec
295
Rec Yds
9.5
Yds / Rec
3
Rec TD
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Tight End
Height
6'5"
Weight
248 lbs
Age
29
Born
July 3, 1997 · Chariton, IA
College
Iowa
Experience
8th Season

Contract Details

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$10.3MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$10.3MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$10.3M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2019Draft Year
Round 1Round
Pick 8Overall
IowaCollegeDETDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
31Rec
295Rec Yds
9.5Yds / Rec
3Rec TD
37Targets
83.8%Catch Rate
22Long
78.5Fantasy Pts

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesRecYdsAvgTD
2026MIN7312959.53
2025MIN15514388.63
2024MIN104145511.10
Total1044644,73510.229

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
188.6Projected Pts
TE12Position Rank
Game 1: 13.6 ptsGame 2: 5.9 ptsGame 3: 3.1 ptsGame 4: 24.9 ptsGame 5: 1.7 ptsGame 6: 13.5 ptsGame 7: 15.8 ptsTrending up

Hockenson secured an eight-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to give the Vikings a 15-12 lead, and he's now up to 31 grabs for 295 yards and three touchdowns on 37 targets through seven games this season. Hockenson, though, missed all but two offensive snaps in the Week 5 win over the Saints after suffering a concussion. A favorite target for Kyler Murray in the middle and short areas of the field, Hockenson has settled in as a lower-end TE1 in fantasy. He gets a plus matchup with the Bills next Monday night in another spot the Minnesota offense may be forced to push the gas pedal.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentRecYdsAvgTDFpts
Nov 1@ DETL45814.5115.8
Oct 25vs INDW4358.8113.5
Oct 11@ NOW177.001.7

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation