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T.J. Hockenson is 29 years old, born July 3, 1997. Hockenson is 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) and 247 lb (112 kg). Hockenson plays tight end for the Minnesota Vikings (as of November 4, 2026). Hockenson's 2026 salary is $10,250,000, under a contract through 2027. Hockenson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2019, round 1, pick 8, out of Iowa.
T.J. Hockenson at a glance
- Age29 born July 3, 1997
- Height6 ft 5 in 196 cm
- Weight247 lb 112 kg
- Experience8th season debut 2019
- CollegeIowa
- 2026 salary$10.3 million contract through 2027
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T.J. Hockenson stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | at Lions | L 15–19 | 4 | 58 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | vs Colts | W 16–10 | 4 | 35 | 1 |
| Oct 11 | at Saints | W 23–13 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct 4 | vs Dolphins | W 15–10 | 13 | 119 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | at Buccaneers | W 23–16 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
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Contract
T.J. Hockenson contract
- 2026 salary$10.3 million + $3.2 million bonus
- Signed through2027
- WithMinnesota Vikings
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $12.9 million | – |
| 2020 | $1.4 million | – |
| 2021 | $2.5 million | – |
| 2022 | $536,111 | – |
| 2023 | $19.4 million | – |
| 2024 | $10.5 million | – |
| 2025 | $11.5 million | – |
| 2026 | $10.3 million | $3.2 million |
Career
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T.J. Hockenson is on the Minnesota Vikings, coached by Kevin O'Connell.
- BornJuly 3, 1997, Chariton, IA, USA
- Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight247 lb (112 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2019, round 1, pick 8
- Drafted byDetroit Lions
- Debut2019
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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