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Why Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson is still learning on the job at tight end

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell speaks to the media on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in Allen Park. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, but he’s living life just like a lot of rookies.

“Just the acclimation from college to pro, just those things,” Lions tight ends coach Chris White said Wednesday. “He’s going to learn a new offense that’s different. Really, all rookies just being on their own. He’s renting a house and all that stuff; getting through things that all rookies have to go through.