Athlete

T.J. Hockenson

T. J. Hockenson is an American football player born in 1997. He is best known for being the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and for his work as a tight end with the Detroit Lions, prior to a 2023 trade to the Minnesota Vikings. His ongoing role with the Vikings places him at the center of current discussions about offensive strategy, the value of modern tight ends, and roster decisions across the NFL.