Adrian Cooper or T.J. Hockenson? The NFL Stat Breakdown

The career statistics tell a clear story in this TE comparison. T.J. Hockenson holds the advantage in 5 of 6 key categories, with Rec Touchdowns representing the most decisive gap — a 440% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

T.J. Hockenson's Rec Touchdowns of 27 compared to Adrian Cooper's 5 represents a 440% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Adrian Cooper falls 85.7% below the career average of 35 in this category while T.J. Hockenson exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for T.J. Hockenson's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where Adrian Cooper posts 11.9 against T.J. Hockenson's 10.2 — a gap of just 16.7%. Adrian Cooper can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 5-1 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the Adrian Cooper side.

The tight end position demands a rare combination of size, athleticism and football IQ. Career receiving production at tight end reflects the ability to dominate as a mismatch weapon, red zone threat and reliable safety valve.

T.J. Hockenson wins this head to head comparison decisively — 5 categories to 1. The 440% gap in Rec Touchdowns alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms T.J. Hockenson's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.