TE · MIN · #87
T.J. Hockenson
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 248 lbs
- Birth date
- Jul 3, 1997 (age 29.2)
- College
- Iowa
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Traded from DET to MIN (Nov 1, 2022).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
3,513
Range 3,231–3,791
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven TE in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
134.0 pts
7.9 PPG · 15.5 games
73.6 rec · 734.2 rec yds · 4.1 rec TD
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyHockenson caught 4 passes for 36 yards in 2026, finishing TE9. Finish path matters here: TE26 → TE9 is a breakout, not a development pitch. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for.
NextDyne coverage
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
11.6
PPG
11.6
Positional finish
TE9
Key stats
- Rec: 4 (TE9)
- Rec yds: 36 (TE15)
- Rec TD: 1 (TE3)
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TE9 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 4 | 36 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | TE26 | 87.3 | 5.8 | 51 | 438 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | TE34 | 66.0 | 6.6 | 41 | 455 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | TE4 | 171.5 | 11.4 | 95 | 960 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | TE2 | 172.4 | 10.1 | 86 | 914 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | TE16 | 114.8 | 9.6 | 61 | 583 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | TE5 | 141.8 | 8.9 | 67 | 723 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | TE32 | 64.7 | 5.4 | 32 | 367 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 11.6 | GB | 58 plays · 41% pass | 36 / 1 TD · 4 rec | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 9.0 · scored 11.6 half-PPR · inside the floor–ceiling band. Miss -2.6.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- GB-33% · 151 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 77.9% mean
Pass-play participation
86.2%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 2
- Avg depth of target
- 5.2
- Drop %
- 4.5%
Durability
- 202315 G
- 202410 G · 1 Out
- 202515 G · 2 Out
- 15.5 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R1 (8 overall) TE · that slot hit at 81.8% in 2010–2023 classes (n=11; contributor 100.0%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 3.75yd
- Cushion
- 6.20yd
- YAC above expected
- -0.15yd
- Air yards share
- 8.3%
7th of 35
4th of 35
27th of 35
26th of 35
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is T.J. Hockenson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Hockenson scores 3,513 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is T.J. Hockenson's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for T.J. Hockenson in dynasty right now?
- The trend line says buy: this is a climb, not a name you're paying nostalgia tax for. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.