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T.J. Hockenson's 2018 season in 27 photos
Iowa Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson has announced on social media that he will be entering the 2019 NFL Draft.
This announcement comes on the heels of Hockenson finishing his redshirt sophomore season with 49 receptions for 760 yards and six touchdowns.
This production led to Hockenson winning the Mackey award — which goes to the nation's top tight end.
Browse a gallery of 27 photos showcasing some of Hockenson's biggest moments from the 2018 Iowa Hawkeye football season.
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) reacts to a first down against Iowa State in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Mike Hlas/The Gazette Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson embraces his brother, Andy Hockenson, before giving him his game-worn jersey after Iowa's 27-22 victory over Mississippi State in the 2019 Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
Jan 1, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) runs with the ball as Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Cameron Dantzler (3) defends during the second half in the 2019 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Tre Neal (14) tries to force Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) out of bounds during the first half of a game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, November 23, 2018. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) fends off Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Tre Neal (14) as he rushes for 25 yards in the first quarter at an Iowa Hawkeyes football game with the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) celebrates his 11-yard touchdown reception with offensive lineman Keegan Render (69) during the second quarter of their college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) races to the end zone on a 37-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of their college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) runs into the end zone in front of Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (3) on an 11-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of their college football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) jumps over Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) as he runs for a first down in the second quarter at an Iowa Hawkeyes football game with the Northwestern Wildcats at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) is unable to pull in a pass as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Cameron Ruiz (18) eyes the ball in the second quarter at an Iowa Hawkeyes football game with the Northwestern Wildcats at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) makes a catch during the Big Ten football game between Iowa and Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (Max Petrosky/Freelance)
Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) hurdles over Penn State safety Nick Scott (4) during the Big Ten football game between Iowa and Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Penn State defeated Iowa 30-24. (Max Petrosky/Freelance)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) can't reach a pass in the end zone during the second quarter of their B1G conference football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) pulls in a touchdown pass over Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Dameon Willis Jr. (43) in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) runs for a 54-yard touchdown against Indiana in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Iowa won 42-16. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) is stopped on the six-yard-line by Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jaylin Williams (23) on a pass from quarterback Nate Stanley (4) in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind., on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Iowa won 42-16. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) runs into the end zone for a touchdown one a fake field goal during the first half of their Big Ten Conference college football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) reaches for the goal line but was stopped at the one yard line by Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Blake Cashman (36) during the fourth quarter of their Big Ten Conference college football game at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Iowa won 48-31. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) scores a touchdown as Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jacob Huff (2) tries to bring him down during the first half of their Big Ten Conference college football game at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of their Big Ten Conference college football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) pulls in a 45 yard pass as Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Faion Hicks (20) closes in during the third quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor (23) looks to block Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) as he catches a pass for a first down near the goal in the second quarter at an Iowa Hawkeyes football game with the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) passes the ball as Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Tyler Johnson (59) tries to pull him down in an end-of-game volley at an Iowa Hawkeyes football game with the Wisconsin Badgers at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Wisconsin won the game, 28-17. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) is brought down by Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Mike Rose (23) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Greg Eisworth (12) for a five-yard gain during the second half of their college football game was at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Iowa won 13-3. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) is brought down by Iowa State Cyclones defenders during the second quarter of their college football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) flies through the air after pulling in a pass during the fourth quarter of their CyHawk series college football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep. 8, 2018. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) pulls in a pass as Northern Illinois Huskies safety Trayshon Foster (11) closes in during the second quarter of their NCAA football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep. 1, 2018. (Stephen Mally/The Gazette)
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