T.J. Hockenson, the Iowa TE, sits at No. 7 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 71% elite, 18% starter.
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He should continue to fill out his athletic frame, but he's already a sound in-line blocker with the toughness to sustain and finish.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His above-average athleticism and separation burst will help him win against linebackers while his body control and hands give him an advantage over safeties.”
Production Context
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: “There's a reason Hockenson is likely to be the first non-quarterback offensive player to be drafted: He's a complete tight end.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a balanced-TE.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
“…In a draft that feels light on high-end talent, Hockenson is an ascending talent with a chance to become one of the best all-around tight ends in the game. He should continue to fill out his athletic frame, but he's already a sound in-line blocker with the toughness to sustain and finish. His above-average athleticism and separation burst will help him win against linebackers while his body control and hands give him…”
“…There's a reason Hockenson is likely to be the first non-quarterback offensive player to be drafted: He's a complete tight end. Stat to know: Hockenson caught 74 percent of his targets last season, which was third best among tight ends in FBS with a minimum of 40 targets.…”
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