Thomas James Hockenson is widely recognized as an American football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.

Hockenson was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Iowa.

T.J. Hockenson Age and Birthday

Hockenson is 25 years of age and was born on July 3, 1997, in Chariton, Iowa, United States.

T.J. Hockenson Nationality and ethnicity

Hockenson is of a white ethnic race, he grew up in Cherokee, Iowa, and holds an American nationality.

T.J. Hockenson Height and weight

The football star stands tall at the height of 6 feet and 5 inches (1.96 m) and weighs 248 lbs (112 kg).

T.J. Hockenson (Photo Credit: ESPN)

T.J. Hockenson College football

Hockenson attended Chariton High School and played football and basketball. He was a four-year letter winner as a tight end and defensive back and set school records for receiving yards in a game, season, and career. He led his team to the state playoffs as a senior and was named the all-state first team that year

Hockenson had his college education at The University of Iowa and committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes on June 20, 2015. He was one of two tight ends in the starting lineup in Iowa’s 2017 opener against Wyoming, along with Noah Fant.

T.J. Hockenson Draft (When was he drafted?)

Hockenson was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round as the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. On May 9, 2019, Hockenson signed a four-year deal with the Lions worth $19.8 million.

T.J. Hockenson 40‑yard dash

Hockenson has a 40‑yard dash time of 4.70 seconds.

T.J. Hockenson (Photo Credit: KCCI)

T.J. Hockenson Family; Partner, children, parents, siblings

Hockenson is not married but he is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend Mikala Brown. The two do not have any children now.

Teri Hockenson is the footballer’s mom and Tod Hockenson is his Dad. He has two siblings and they are Matt Hockenson and Andy Hockesnson.

T.J. Hockenson Salary and net worth

Hockesnson has an estimated net worth of about $ 2 million. He signed a 4 years contract worth $19,821,225 with the Detroit Lions, including a signing bonus of $12,435,436, and has an average salary of $ 4,955,306.

T.J. Hockenson Twitter and Instagram

Follow Hockenson on Instagram @theehock8 and Twitter @TheeHOCK8.

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