Photos: Rob Gronkowski through the years
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Ex-Wildcat Rob Gronkowski has a book, โItโs Good to be Gronk,โ out next month. Hereโs a look at the tight end through the years.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski is one of the popular gets as he is surrounded by fans wanting his autograph prior to the start of the U of A's spring football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., on April 4, 2009. Gronkowski kept signing right to the end, staying on the field well after the announcement that signing time was over.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski grabs this 27 yard pass in the fourth quarter for a first down as UCLA's #42 Aaron Whittington can't make the stop. Arizona won their homecoming game on Nov. 3, 2007, at Arizona Stadium, defeating UCLA 34-27 to win two in a row.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski gets popped by UCLA's #11 Dennis Keyes as Gronkowski tried to catch this touchdown pass in the first quarter. Arizona won their homecoming game on Nov. 3, 2007, at Arizona Stadium, defeating UCLA 34-27 to win two in a row.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Rob Gronkowski (48) is congratulated by teammate Terrell Turner (84) for scoring a touchdown on a pass catch against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/John Miller)
- John Miller
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski smiles while posing for photographs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected as the 42nd overall pick by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall Friday, April 23, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
- Jason DeCrow
Arizona running back Nic Grigsby, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski (48) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
- Gus Ruelas
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) can't catch the ball during the first half of an NFL football game as Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) runs behind him, in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
- Wilfredo Lee
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) stays inbounds as he scores a touchdown leaving Kansas City Chiefs free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) on the turf during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Paris Lenon (51), left, and Cardinals strong safety Adrian Wilson (24), right, get a grip on New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), center, during the second half of an NFL fooball game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
- Steven Senne
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) carries the ball as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Leon McFadden (29) as safety T.J. Ward (43) closes in during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots came from behind to win 27-26. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a 22-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Matt Rourke
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), left, hauls in a touchdown pass ahead of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
- Matt Slocum
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown in front of Denver Broncos safety Duke Ihenacho (33) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a 10-yard touchdown pass while being defended by Denver Broncos cornerback Andre' Goodman (21) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski grabs his first NFL touchdown catch, next to Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones, during the second half of New England's 38-24 win in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
- Winslow Townson
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds the championship trophy after the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
- Matt Slocum
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) tries to tackle New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
- Winslow Townson
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after catching a five-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) drops a pass in the end zone as Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) defends on the play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
- Stew Milne
FILE - In this Jan 2, 2011, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown reception in front of wide receiver Brandon Tate (19) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski has agreed to a $54 million deal with the Patriots, the richest contract for a tight end in NFL history. The six-year deal includes $18.17 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
- Michael Dwyer
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2011, file photo, New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, left, is grabbed by New York Jets' Eric Smith during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. Gronkowski has emerged as one of the NFL's most dangerous receivers _ a 6-foot-6, 265-pound presence who catches passes in traffic, blocks for rushers and gives the Patriots a big threat anywhere on the field. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
- Julio Cortez
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2011, file photo, New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets' Jim Leonhard (36) and Eric Smith (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Gronkowski has emerged as one of the NFL's most dangerous receivers _ a 6-foot-6, 265-pound presence who catches passes in traffic, blocks for rushers and gives the Patriots a big threat anywhere on the field. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
- Kathy Willens
New England Patriots rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) comments on the crispness of quarterback Tom Brady's passes as he speaks to the media in front of his locker at the NFL football team's training facility in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday morning, Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
- Stephan Savoia
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown reception in front of wide receiver Brandon Tate (19) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
- Michael Dwyer
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), left, hauls in a touchdown pass ahead of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
- Matt Slocum
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a 22-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Matt Rourke
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up Vince Lombardi Trophy while celebrating with quarterback Tom Brady after the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
- Michael Conroy
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/MCT)
- CHARLES TRAINOR JR
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski stretches the football over the goal line as he dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
Oakland Raiders defenders, including Carlos Rogers (27) and Charles Woodson (24), tackle New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) isn't able to make a catch in the end zone in front of Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski hangs out of a duck boat as fans cheer during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football team's victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, hangs out of a duck boat as fans cheer during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football teams victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski chugs a beer, tossed to him by a fan, during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football teams victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up a Patriots jersey that was thrown to him during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football team's victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
- Winslow Townson
Rob Gronkowski signed with the UA in 2007 following a stellar career at Williamsvile North High School. Photo by David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
- David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
Rob Gronkowski signed with the UA in 2007 following a stellar career at Williamsvile North High School. Photo by David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
- David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
Rob Gronkowski signed with the UA in 2007 following a stellar career at Williamsvile North High School. Photo by David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
- David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
Rob Gronkowski signed with the UA in 2007 following a stellar career at Williamsvile North High School. Photo by David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
- David A. DeNoma / for the Arizona Daily Star
Rob Gronkowski of Williamsvile North was named to the All Western New York High School Football Team for 2005. Photo taken at the Buffalo News studio Nov. 28, 2005, in Buffalo. Photo by James P. McCoy.
- James P. McCoy
UA tight end Rob Gronkowski pulls in a pass during spring ball at the school in Tucson, Ariz., on Mar. 24, 2008.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski (48) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Mike Thomas (10) during the second half of a NCAA college football game against UCLA on Sept. 20, 2008 in Pasadena, Calif. Arizona won 31-10. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
- Gus Ruelas
2009 Football Tab cover photo featuring UA football play makers #49 Earl Mitchell, #42 Brooks Reed, #64 Colin Baxter, #48 Rob Gronkowski and #20 Cam Nelson.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski runs on this touchdown reception in the second quarter. Arizona defeated Washington 48-41 at Husky Stadium in Washington on Oct. 27, 2007.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski congratulates teammate Mike Thomas after Thomas caught a pass from quarterback Willie Tuitama to put the Wildcats ahead over Washington 48-41 at Husky Stadium in Washington on Oct. 27, 2007.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
UA player #48 Rob Gronkowski is being gang tackled after receiving a pass and gaining yardage during the first half of action in the game against USC on Oct. 25, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz.
- Benjie Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
BYU defenders tackle #48 Rob Gronkowski in the third quarter at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, on Dec. 20, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski can't haul in a pass in the end zone as it is blocked by UCLA cornerback Alterraun Verner during the second quarter on Sept. 20, 2008.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski high fives fans after a 31-10 win over UCLA on Sept. 20, 2008.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski and half back Mike Thomas celebrate Gronkowski's touchdown against UCLA during the fourth quarter on Sept. 20, 2008.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski and quarterback Willie Tuitama celebrate a touchdown against UCLA during the second quarter on Sept. 20, 2008.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski leaps over Stanford's #2 Nick Sanchez, who lost his helmet on the play, in the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium, on Oct. 20, 2007. Arizona lost to Stanford 21-20.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
University of Arizona's Rob Gronkowski gestures to the crowd in the north end zone after his third quarter touchdown reception against California at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 18, 2008.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates a touchdown against California in the third quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 18, 2008.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski gets hit by Oregon's #15 Patrick Chung on Nov. 15, 2007, in the first quarter.
- Jim Davis / Arizona Daily Star
UA tight end Rob Gronkowski has a first down pass just slip through his outstretched fingers in front of Oregon defender Jerome Boyd in the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., on Nov. 15, 2007.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
UA's #48 Rob Gronkowski congratulates his brother #37 Chris Gronkowski after Chris scored on a reception pass in the second quarter at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, on Nov. 15, 2008. Arizona lost to Oregon 55-45.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski is taken down by Oregon defender #15 Patrick Chung in the third quarter at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, on Nov. 15, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Oregon's #15 Patrick Chung intercepts a pass intended for Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski. Chung scored on the interception in the first quarter at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, on Nov. 15, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski is taken down by Oregon defenders #35 Spencer Paysinger, left, and #6 Walter Thurmond III in the first quarter at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, on Nov. 15, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski watches from the sidelines against New Mexico at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico., on Sept. 13, 2008.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski fumbles on this pass completion as USC's #4 Kevin Ellison and #55 Keith Rivers bring him down in the first quarter at the Los Angeles Memorial Colesium on Oct. 13, 2007, in Los Angeles, Calif.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Rob Gronkowski, top football recruit for the University of Arizona, on April 12, 2007.
- Photo by David A. DeNoma
Rob Gronkowski, top football recruit for the University of Arizona, on April 12, 2007.
- Photo by David A. DeNoma
Safety Corey Hall, left, is tackled by tight end Rob Gronkowski after making an interception during the 2008 Arizona Football Spring Game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., on April 12, 2008.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
UA tight end Rob Gronkowski gets lifted into the air by teammate Eben Britton after Gronkowski's touchdown catch in the third quarter on Sept. 8, 2007.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski scores on this first quarter reception as he slides past Washington State defender #10 Romeo Pellum in Pullman, Wash., on Nov. 8, 2008. Arizona defeated Washington State 59-28.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski scores after catching a pass in the third quarter on Sept. 8, 2007, with NAU's #27 Nate Dedic defending.
- Jim Davis / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Rob Gronkowski drags Arizona State's Jarrell Holman for a few extra yards after leveling Clint Floyd in the third quarter at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., on Dec. 6, 2008.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
UA's #48 Rob Gronkowski scores on this reception in the first quarter against Arizona State. It was UA's only touchdown of the first half at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 6, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
UA's #48 Rob Gronkowski gets taken down by an ASU defender in the first quarter at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 6, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
UA's #48 Rob Gronkowski gets taken down by Arizona State's #14 Troy Nolan in the first quarter on Dec. 6, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
UA's #48 Rob Gronkowski scores on this reception in the first quarter as Arizona State's #25 Mike Nixon chases him. It was UA's only touchdown of the first half at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 6, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
UA's #48 Rob Gronkowski scores on this reception in the first quarter against Arizona State. It was UA's only touchdown of the first half at Arizona Stadium on Dec. 6, 2008.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Tight end Rob Gronkowski (48) drags a line of tacklers forward as he struggles for yardage after a catch during the U of A's spring football game at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., on April 4, 2009.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Tight end Rob Gronkowski is one of the popular gets as he is surrounded by fans wanting his autograph prior to the start of the U of A's spring football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., on April 4, 2009. Gronkowski kept signing right to the end, staying on the field well after the announcement that signing time was over.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Rob Gronkowski, right, celebrates his first of three touchdowns on the night with running back Nic Grigsby against Washington in the first quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., on Oct. 4, 2008.
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski gets congratulated after their win against UCLA. Arizona won their homecoming game on Nov. 3, 2007, at Arizona Stadium, defeating UCLA 34-27 to win two in a row.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski grabs this 27 yard pass in the fourth quarter for a first down as UCLA's #42 Aaron Whittington can't make the stop. Arizona won their homecoming game on Nov. 3, 2007, at Arizona Stadium, defeating UCLA 34-27 to win two in a row.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's #48 Rob Gronkowski gets popped by UCLA's #11 Dennis Keyes as Gronkowski tried to catch this touchdown pass in the first quarter. Arizona won their homecoming game on Nov. 3, 2007, at Arizona Stadium, defeating UCLA 34-27 to win two in a row.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
UA tight end Rob Gronkowski (48) celebrates UA's first touchdown during the first quarter of action during the ASU-UA game on Dec. 1, 2007, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
- Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Rob Gronkowski (48) is congratulated by teammate Terrell Turner (84) for scoring a touchdown on a pass catch against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. (AP Photo/John Miller)
- John Miller
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski smiles while posing for photographs with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he was selected as the 42nd overall pick by the New England Patriots in the second round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall Friday, April 23, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
- Jason DeCrow
Arizona running back Nic Grigsby, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski (48) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
- Gus Ruelas
University of Arizona football player Rob Gronkowski, tight end, poses on August 5, 2009 in Tucson, Ariz.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) can't catch the ball during the first half of an NFL football game as Miami Dolphins cornerback Brent Grimes (21) runs behind him, in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
- Wilfredo Lee
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) stays inbounds as he scores a touchdown leaving Kansas City Chiefs free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) on the turf during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Paris Lenon (51), left, and Cardinals strong safety Adrian Wilson (24), right, get a grip on New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), center, during the second half of an NFL fooball game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
- Steven Senne
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) carries the ball as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Leon McFadden (29) as safety T.J. Ward (43) closes in during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots came from behind to win 27-26. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski spikes the ball after his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown catch against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
- Stephan Savoia
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a 22-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Matt Rourke
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), left, hauls in a touchdown pass ahead of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
- Matt Slocum
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown in front of Denver Broncos safety Duke Ihenacho (33) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a 10-yard touchdown pass while being defended by Denver Broncos cornerback Andre' Goodman (21) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski grabs his first NFL touchdown catch, next to Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones, during the second half of New England's 38-24 win in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
- Winslow Townson
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds the championship trophy after the NFL football AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
- Matt Slocum
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) tries to tackle New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
- Winslow Townson
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after catching a five-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski answers a question during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
- Mark Humphrey
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) takes the field before the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
- David Goldman
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) drops a pass in the end zone as Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) defends on the play during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
- Stew Milne
FILE - In this Jan 2, 2011, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown reception in front of wide receiver Brandon Tate (19) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski has agreed to a $54 million deal with the Patriots, the richest contract for a tight end in NFL history. The six-year deal includes $18.17 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
- Michael Dwyer
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2011, file photo, New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, left, is grabbed by New York Jets' Eric Smith during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. Gronkowski has emerged as one of the NFL's most dangerous receivers _ a 6-foot-6, 265-pound presence who catches passes in traffic, blocks for rushers and gives the Patriots a big threat anywhere on the field. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
- Julio Cortez
FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2011, file photo, New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets' Jim Leonhard (36) and Eric Smith (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Gronkowski has emerged as one of the NFL's most dangerous receivers _ a 6-foot-6, 265-pound presence who catches passes in traffic, blocks for rushers and gives the Patriots a big threat anywhere on the field. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
- Kathy Willens
New England Patriots rookie tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) comments on the crispness of quarterback Tom Brady's passes as he speaks to the media in front of his locker at the NFL football team's training facility in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday morning, Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
- Stephan Savoia
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
- Alan Diaz
Miami Dolphins defensive back Reshad Jones (20) tackles New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
- Wilfredo Lee
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown reception in front of wide receiver Brandon Tate (19) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
- Michael Dwyer
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) holds the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
- Wilfredo Lee
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates after the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Matt Rourke
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski takes a Super Bowl hat as he arrives at Sky Harbor Airport for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski answers a question during media day for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
- Charlie Riedel
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski answers questions during media day for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski answers questions during media day for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski holds up Chya Mayo during media day for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski takes a selfie during media day for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
- Matt York
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski poses for a selfie with Charissa Thompson during media day for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
- Matt York
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), left, hauls in a touchdown pass ahead of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
- Matt Slocum
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a 22-yard touchdown pass in front of Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- Matt Rourke
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Rob Gronkowski celebrate after the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
- Kathy Willens
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
- Mark Humphrey
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up Vince Lombardi Trophy while celebrating with quarterback Tom Brady after the Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
- Michael Conroy
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of their game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/MCT)
- CHARLES TRAINOR JR
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski stretches the football over the goal line as he dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter during an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) reacts after dropping a pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter of an NFL football against the Oakland Raiders Sunday Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
- Stew Milne
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown catch against the Oakland Raiders in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
- Steven Senne
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown catch against the Oakland Raiders in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
- Steven Senne
Oakland Raiders defenders, including Carlos Rogers (27) and Charles Woodson (24), tackle New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) isn't able to make a catch in the end zone in front of Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
- Elise Amendola
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
- David J. Phillip
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski hangs out of a duck boat as fans cheer during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football team's victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski rides by during a parade in Boston Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the Patriots' victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
- Steven Senne
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, hangs out of a duck boat as fans cheer during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football teams victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski chugs a beer, tossed to him by a fan, during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football teams victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
- Charles Krupa
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski holds up a Patriots jersey that was thrown to him during a parade in Boston, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, to honor the NFL football team's victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
- Winslow Townson
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the football after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
- Julio Cortez
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski scores as New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
- Bill Kostroun
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