Rob Gronkowski NFL Draft Scouting Report

Tight End

Arizona


College Position: Tight End
School: Arizona
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 265
Birthdate: 05-14-1989
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Tight End (2)

Draft Result Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round with the #10 pick.
A good all-around tight end. Provides large red zone target with good hands and above average blocking skills.

Strengths
  • If healthy, he will challenge Jermaine Gresham and Aaron Hernandez to be the first tight end selected
  • Rare combination of size, hands and toughness
  • Good route runner
  • Above average blocker
  • Big target who uses his body well to shield off defenders and make the catch
  • Competitive
 

Weaknesses
  • Coming off back surgery and his medical exam play a major role in where he gets drafted
  • Needs to improve as a run blocker
  • Average speed

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