Photos: Rob Gronkowski through the years
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Ex-Wildcat Rob Gronkowski has a book, βItβs Good to be Gronk,β out next month. Hereβs a look at the tight end through the years.
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
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
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
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 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) 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 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 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
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
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 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 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 (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 (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
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