T.J. Hockenson is the people's choice in NFC Pro Bowl voting

 

You wanted a Pro Bowl season out of T.J. Hockenson. Looks like you got it.

The NFL announced the top vote-getters at each position Monday after the fan ballots closed last Friday and Hockenson came in at No. 1 among NFC tight ends.

Not bad for the former eighth overall pick.

It's a deserved honor for Hockenson. He leads all NFC tight ends in receiving yards (675) and ranks second in touchdowns (six) and receptions (60).

His second-year surge is the result of more opportunities and a more 'professional' mindset.

 To no surprise, Chiefs' two-time All-Pro Travis Kelce led the way among AFC tight ends. He ranks first in the NFL at his position in every major receiving category. In fact, his 1,318 receiving yards rank second in the NFL overall.

Kelce garnered 309,710 votes, fourth most overall after Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson and Derrick Henry. Hockenson garnered 148,713.

Former Lions co-captain Quandre Diggs garnered the most votes among NFC free safeties after another strong season for the Seahawks.

Official rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl, which is going virtual via Madden 21, will be announced Monday night. The fan vote counts for one-third of the final tally, with the players and the coaches getting an equal say as well.