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T. J. Hockenson was born on July 3, 1997 in Chariton, Iowa, United States. T. J. Hockenson is listed as an American football player. The age as of 2026 is 29. Schooling on record includes Chariton High School.
My Take
What I admire most about Hockenson is that he thrives at one of football's most thankless positions. Winning the John Mackey Award at Iowa and going eighth overall in 2019 marked him early, but it's his blend of blocking grit and reliable hands that wins my respect. Coming out of tiny Chariton, Iowa, he carries a small-town toughness into the league. The trade from Detroit to Minnesota and his battles with injury haven't dimmed him. I see a player whose value shows up less on highlight reels and more in the wins his teams quietly stack up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- T. J. Hockenson
- Name (Japanese)
- T・J・ホッケンソン
- Reading
- T・J・ほっけんそん
- Born
- July 3, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Chariton, Iowa, United States
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- High school
- Chariton High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was T. J. Hockenson born?
Born July 3, 1997 (age 29).
Where is T. J. Hockenson from?
T. J. Hockenson is from Chariton, Iowa, United States.
What does T. J. Hockenson do?
T. J. Hockenson works as American football player.
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