Net Worth: | $45 Million |
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Date of birth: | May 14, 1989 (35 years old) |
Gender: | Male |
Profession: | Football player |
Nationality: | — |
Superstar tight end known as “Gronk,” who set the single season records for touchdowns (17) and yards (1,327) by a tight end in 2011 as a member of the New England Patriots. He won Super Bowls XLIX, LI and LIII with the Patriots. He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and helped the team win Super Bowl LV.
He played both basketball and football at Williamsville North High School in New York, where he spent the first three years of high school before attending Woodland Hills High School in Pennsylvania.
He played two years of college football at the University of Arizona, catching 16 touchdown passes in 22 games. He missed his junior season, which caused his NFL Draft stock to fall. He was a second round selection of the Patriots in 2010.
Career
At the 2010 NFL Draft, Rob Gronkowski was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round. He signed a contract in July 2010 for four years. He began playing from the 2010 season and made 546 yards with 42 passes in 16 games.
Personal Life
He was born to Gordon Gronkowski and Diane Walters. He has four brothers, Chris, Glenn, Dan and Gordie Jr. He began dating model Camille Kostek in 2015.
He became a favorite target of legendary quarterback Tom Brady on the Patriots.
Quotes
“Guys always follow me into the bathroom and ask for pictures and stuff.”
— Rob Gronkowski
“You always want to be working, doing reps, but there is also a time you need the mental reps.”
— Rob Gronkowski
“I love the action movies. I would love to be part of those.”
— Rob Gronkowski
“Math was my favorite subject, and English was my worst.”
— Rob Gronkowski
“If we get the W and I have no catches, I’m satisfied, man.”
— Rob Gronkowski