One of the frequent criticisms of Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson in his rookie season was that he needed to get stronger. At 6-foot-5, Hockenson was a relatively lean 247 pounds in 2019 and he often lacked power and bulk in blocking and contested catch situations.
Hockenson apparently heard the criticism and took it to heart. In a video published to his Facebook story this week, Hockenson shows off considerable upper-body definition and muscle mass that wasn’t there at this time last year.
Hockenson is working his way back from a nasty broken ankle suffered late in the season. He looks good making athletic moves in the video, a nice sign for his availability for training camp and the upcoming season.
