Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski is one of the greatest tight ends in the history of the National Football League. He played for the New England Patriots his entire nine-year pro career before coming out of retirement for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. After a reunion with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers defeated the defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. Never one to fade in the spotlight, Gronkowski lived up to his hype, catching two touchdowns in the big game. Gronkowski was a five-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro while in New England. His impact on the Patriots was undeniable and he won three Super Bowls with the franchise. Gronk came up big on the grandest stage and he holds postseason records with the most receiving yards and touchdowns for a tight end. He also ranks first for a tight end for receiving yards and touchdowns in a single-season.

In 2011, Gronkowski’s 17 touchdown grabs made him the first player at his position to ever lead the league in that category. While he battled numerous injuries throughout his career, he also was great at persevering, as evidenced by being named the 2014 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Overall, Gronkowski finished with 521 career receptions for 7,860 yards and 79 touchdowns. He holds the Patriots’ career receiving touchdowns record. New England originally selected him with the 42nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Arizona. In college, he set major tight end records for the Wildcats. Off the field, he has always been known for his infectious personality and variety of media and promotional appearances.