Nickname?
Hockenson: Hockenson is my last name so people call me Hock. That's about it.
Hometown?
Hockenson: Chariton, Iowa.
If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you would take them is ... ?
Hockenson: Piper's Candy. They ship candy all over the world, so that's probably the coolest place there.
College major?
Hockenson: Business management.
Favorite TV show?
Hockenson: Friends.
View photos of Lions' first-round pick T.J. Hockenson from offseason workouts.
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Day 6 of OTA practices on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Day 1 of OTAs on Monday, May 20, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Day 5 of OTAs on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Day 3 of minicamp on Thursday, June 6, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) catches a touchdown pass during Day 2 of OTAs on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) celebrates a touchdown catch during Day 2 of OTAs on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Day 1 of OTAs on Monday, May 20, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Day 2 of OTAs on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) celebrates a touchdown catch with Detroit Lions wide receiver Andy Jones (17) during Day 4 of OTAs on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) during Day 4 of OTAs on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
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Favorite movie?
Hockenson: The Lion King
Favorite emoji?
Hockenson: The crying laughing face.
Favorite meal?
Hockenson: Steak and sweet potato.
What would your entrance music be?
Hockenson: Made in America. That's what I walked out to at the Draft.
If you weren't playing football, what would you be doing?
Hockenson: I think I would have to find a new passion. I would probably be hunting a lot.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Hockenson: To fly. That would be sweet.
If you could play any other NFL position, what would you play?
Hockenson: Quarterback. You have to know the entire thing. At tight end, you have to know a lot, but just taking it one more step. You have to know everything.
Favorite place to travel?
Hockenson: Florida. Disney World in Orlando.
One person you'd like to meet?
Hockenson: Johnny Cash.
Favorite athlete of all time?
Hockenson: Tony Moeaki and Dallas Clark.
Favorite thing about Detroit so far?
Hockenson: Just the city and how passionate the people are. You go somewhere and everyone knows who you are. They are really passionate about the Detroit Lions, which is cool.
