# T.J. Hockenson

NFL player. Position: **TE**. Team: **MIN**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** TE
- **Team:** MIN (Minnesota Vikings)
- **Bye week (2026):** 6
- **FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21):** 178

## 2026 Outlook

Hockenson continues to struggle with relevance despite playing in an improved Vikings offense under HC Kevin O'Connell. Two seasons removed from ACL surgery, he does not look like his former elite tight end self. In 2025, he reached four or more receptions in only six of 15 games, and surpassed 50 receiving yards in just two games—numbers that don't align with fantasy relevance. The arrival of Jauan Jennings (6'3" receiver) and a healthy Justin Jefferson further dilute his target share. Even with Kyler Murray's arm talent, Hockenson's path to fantasy viability remains murky. (per 2026-player-outlooks-minnesota-vikings-fantasy-football-today)

## Role / Depth Chart

TE1 / starter. Vikings made no moves at tight end in free agency or the 2026 draft, signaling stability at the position with Hockenson as the clear starter. Josh Oliver serves as backup with younger options Ben Yurosek and Gavin Bartholomew as developmental depth. (per Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026)

## Injury Status

Post-ACL recovery (2+ years out). Mobility and explosiveness remain diminished compared to pre-injury.

## Recent News

- 2026-04-27 — Vikings depth chart post-draft: Hockenson confirmed as TE1, no tight end moves in draft or free agency (Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026 - Vikings Territory)
- 2026-03-25 — The 2026 fantasy football season starts now -- here's what you need to know so far (The 2026 fantasy football season starts now -- here's what you need to know so far)
- 2026-05-05 — Vikings Suddenly Have One of NFL’s Most Intense Roster Battles (Vikings Suddenly Have One of NFL’s Most Intense Roster Battles)
- 2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
- 2026-05-19 — Wide Receiver Tiers, Value Picks, and Players to Avoid (Wide Receiver Tiers, Value Picks, and Players to Avoid)
- 2026-05-27 — 2026 Fantasy Football Tiers: Maximize Value With Every Pick (2026 Fantasy Football Tiers: Maximize Value With Every Pick)
- 2026-06-17 — NFL QB Battles: Who Should Start for the Raiders, Browns, Vikings, Falcons? (NFL QB Battles: Who Should Start for the Raiders, Browns, Vikings, Falcons?)
- 2026-06-01 — Biggest Quarterback Training Camp Battles For 2026 Fantasy Football (Biggest Quarterback Training Camp Battles For 2026 Fantasy Football)
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs (2026 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can ace their picks, needs)
- 2026-06-12 — What we saw from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy (and other positions) at Vikings... (What we saw from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy (and other positions) at Vikings...)
- 2026-06-08 — Browns QB battle, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery among top NFL minicamp storylines - The... (Browns QB battle, Patrick Mahomes’ recovery among top NFL minicamp storylines - The...)


## Open Questions

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