The famous Thomas James Hockenson is an American football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Iowa.
Hockenson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Lions on July 29, 2020, and was activated 10 days later.
Hockenson made his return from injury in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. During the game, Hockenson caught five passes for 56 yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season as the Lions lost 27–23.
On October 25, in a Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Hockenson caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford as time expired, giving the Lions their third victory of the season. On December 21, 2020, he was named to the 2021 Pro Bowl.
Where did T. J. Hockenson go to college?
T. J. Hockenson attended The University of Iowa. The Iowa Hawkeyes football program represents the University of Iowa in college football. The Hawkeyes compete in the West division of the Big Ten Conference. Iowa joined the Conference in 1899 and played its first Conference football season in 1900. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member.
Did T. J. Hockenson play college football?
T. J. Hockenson played college football at Iowa. As a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he was awarded the John Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end in college football.
