The Detroit Lions believed Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson was worth selecting with the eighth overall selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. Being the first offensive player taken off the board that wasn’t a quarterback, some believe Hockenson could have a breakout season in the Motor City.
Although the young tight end might help the Lions put more W’s in the win column, here are three reasons why Hockenson is unlikely to be an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate in Detroit.
#1 – History
As pointed out in a recent article by NFL.