Pats Pulpit on Rob Gronkowski

Article6 moments that defined Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots career
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Despite questions about a back injury and even though he fell asleep during his pre-draft visit to Gillette Stadium, the Patriots forced their luck in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Trading up two spots to leap-frog the Baltimore Ravens, they secured Gronkowski with the 42nd overall selection.
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Gronkowski drafted 42nd overall in 2010; became best TE in NFL with 15 records.

Gronkowski was drafted 42nd overall in the 2010 NFL Draft after the Patriots traded up two spots to leapfrog the Baltimore Ravens, despite pre-draft concerns about a back injury and falling asleep during his Gillette Stadium visit. This draft-day decision set the tone for his nine-season Patriots career, during which he established himself as the best tight end in the NFL and owner of 15 NFL records at the time of his departure after the 2018 season.

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