Thomas James "T. J." Hockenson is an American football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. The Detroit Lions selected Hockenson as the overall 8th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. TJ attended Chariton High School, setting school records as a defensive back and tight end. As a three-star recruit, he committed to the University of Iowa in 2016 and redshirted as a true freshman. In 2017 and 2018, he had 70 receptions for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns. He also won the 2018 John Mackay and Ozzie Newsome Awards and earned first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honors as well. He also won the 2018 Big Ten Tight End of the Year and forgoed his senior year to participate in the 2019 NFL Draft.
After being drafted in 2019, Hockenson signed a four-year rookie contract with the Lions worth $19.8 million. He became a two-time Pro Bowler with the team in 2020 and 2022. He also broke the franchise record for most receiving yards in a game by a tight end, with eight receptions for 179 yards, a record previously held by Jim Gibbon (161 yards in 1964). Nevertheless, he was traded in 2022 to the Minnesota Vikings, in return for a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick. He was injured in December 2023 with a torn ACL and MCL (injury) and was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. In his overall four seasons at the NFL, he has played in 72 games, recording 341 receptions for 3,547 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns.
Who is T.J. Hockenson’s wife?
T.J. Hockenson’s wife is Mikala Hockenson (Brown). The couple got married on July 23, 2024, according to their Instagram accounts. Mikala's Instagram handle also reveals that she went to the Livingston Academy in Tennessee, through a picture posted in February 2016. Further, she used to play basketball in the forward position from 2013 to 2017, as per her Hudl page.
What does Mikala Hockenson do for a living?
According to her LinkedIn profile, Mikala Hockenson went to the Tennessee Technological University and graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2021. After her graduation, she has worked as a Freelance/Self-Employed Photographer since 2018.
Mikala Hockenson’s Social Handles
Mikala is available on Instagram, under the handle @mikalahockenson, boasting approximately 6500 followers and 1200 followings. She also has a website and commission-based page on Amazon for selling attire and accessories.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikalahockenson/
Website - https://www.mikalaebrown.com/
Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/mikala_brownn
How long have T.J. Hockenson and Mikala Hockenson been married?
T.J. and Mikala Hockenson have been married for three months, as of October 2024. They got married in July 2024. They went official with their relationship on Instagram in June 2021. The couple got engaged in January 2023, according to their Instagram accounts.
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FAQs on T. J. Hockenson
A. According to the NFL, T. J. Hockenson has no 'timeline on' return, due to his torn ACL and MCL (knee) injury in December 2023.
A. T. J. Hockenson has an average of 10.4 receiving yards per game, based on his total of 3,547 receiving yards in four seasons.
A. T. J. Hockenson's height is 6 feet 5 inches or 196 cm. and weighs 248 pounds or 112 kg.
A. Yes, T. J. Hockenson has been playing for the Minnesota Vikings since being traded by the Detroit Lions in 2022.
A. Yes, T. J. Hockenson is a two-time Pro Bowler in 2020 and 2022 with the Detroit Lions.
