David Levine
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The No. 8 overall pick in 2019 out of Iowa, Hockenson entered the NFL boasting as an athletic pass-catcher with blocking skills. In Detroit, the tight end has been solid but hasn't blown the doors off. In 47 games, Hockenson has generated 2,068 yards and 15 touchdowns. This offseason, the Lions planned to get Hockenson more involved in the offense with new offensive coordinator Ben Johnson -- the former TEs coach -- taking over the play-calling. While there have been flashes, including an eight-catch, 179-yard, two-TD day in Week 4 against Seattle, it's been another up-and-down campaign for Hockenson. The 25-year-old TE has earned 395 yards and three TDs in seven contests. Hockenson is in the fourth year of his rookie deal. The Lions picked up his $9.4 million fifth-year option putting him under contract through 2023. The TE is eligible for an extension. Hockenson will move to Minnesota as part of Kevin O'Connell's offense and should pair well alongside Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. As a playmaker in space, Hock should fit perfectly into the Vikings' new offense, making it more explosive. Minnesota saw Irv Smith suffer a reported high ankle sprain on Sunday that could knock him out for a spell. https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-trading-te-t-j-hockenson-to-vikings-for-draft-picks
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