ROB GRONKOWSKI BIO

Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, Rob Gronkowski contributes to both FOX NFL SUNDAY and FOX NFL KICKOFF on Sundays during the NFL season.

Starting his NFL journey with the New England Patriots, Gronkowski was drafted from the University of Arizona as the 42nd pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Over his nine-year tenure with the Patriots, he achieved three Super Bowl victories, earned five Pro Bowl selections, and was named to the First-team All-Pro four times. His impressive return from injury earned him the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, showcasing his resilience and exceptional talent.

After a brief retirement in 2019, Gronkowski made a triumphant return to the NFL, joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two seasons (2020-2021) alongside his former quarterback and now lead FOX Sports NFL Analyst, Tom Brady. His comeback was marked by winning his fourth Super Bowl in 2021 with the Buccaneers. Before concluding his NFL career, Gronkowski was honored with selections to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. Officially retiring in 2022, he capped off an impressive 11-year career with 92 touchdowns, 621 receptions, and over 9,200 receiving yards.

Gronkowski attended Woodland Hills High in Pittsburgh for his senior year of high school. He was named a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first-team all-conference and an all-state player before committing to Arizona in 2007. Gronk compiled 16 touchdowns and 1,197 yards in two years with the Wildcats (2007-2008). He was a first-team All-Pac-10 member in 2008.

Off the field, Gronkowski is dedicated to community service through the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, where he aims to inspire young people to achieve their fullest potential in sports, education, community involvement, and fitness. Together with his brothers, Gronkowski makes appearances at events hosted by select nonprofit organizations that prioritize youth health, education, and overall fitness. His philanthropic efforts extend to regular support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Patriots Foundation. In recognition of his charitable contributions and leadership, Gronkowski was honored with the Ron Burton Community Service Award by the New England Patriots in 2016.

In 2015, Robert Gronkowski co-authored a memoir titled "It’s Good to be Gronk," which achieved the status of a New York Times Bestseller. Alongside his brothers, Gronkowski runs Gronk Fitness, a business specializing in Gronk-branded gym equipment. He maintains residences in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Tampa, Florida, reflecting his ties to both regions through his NFL career and personal endeavors.