Rob Gronkowski Bio & College Career

About Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski was a tight end who played 11 seasons in the NFL, born on May 14, 1989, in Amherst, New York. He attended the University of Arizona from 2007 to 2009, where he earned third-team All-American honors in 2008 before missing his junior season due to back surgery. The New England Patriots selected him in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft, 42nd overall. Gronkowski spent nine seasons in New England before retiring in 2019, then returned for two final seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and 2021. Over his career he recorded 621 receptions for 9,286 yards and 92 receiving touchdowns. He was a four-time Super Bowl champion, four-time First-Team All-Pro, and five-time Pro Bowl selection. Gronkowski set the single-season record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end with 17 in 2011 and was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He announced his retirement in June 2022.

Updated: Oct 13, 2026

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