Rob Gronkowski Being Inducted into New England Patriots Hall of Fame
He celebrated with his family when he was selected in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. There had been concerns about the tight end because of injuries. However, he went on to make his mark in the league. Becoming a favorite target of former quarterback and future Hall of Famer, Tom Brady. Now, Rob Gronkowski is being inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. He will be joining other famous former Patriots. Such as John Hannah, Adam Vinatieri, Andre Tippett, Rodney Harrison, Bill Parcells and many others.
So, what got Gronkowski into the hallowed halls of New England? He played with the Patriots from 2010-2018 and then retired. But he unretired and played with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where his good friend Brady had gone in 2020 after he didn’t re-sign with the Patriots. Prior to retiring Gronkowski had put up some impressive numbers with the Pats. According to Patriots.com he was a part of nine AFC East Division Championship teams, eight conference final teams, five AFC Championship teams and three Super Bowl Championships with the Patriots.
As if those stats aren’t enough, he also totaled 521 receptions for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdown receptions in the regular season and posted 81 receptions for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns in the postseason. Furthermore, Gronkowski ranks first in Patriots history with 80 total touchdowns (79 receiving and one rushing), and his 7,861 receiving yards are second in team history. Additionally, he earned five Pro Bowl selections (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017) and four Associated Press First-Team All-Pro honors (2011, 2014, 2015 and 2017).
Rob Gronkowski Being Inducted into New England Patriots Hall of Fame
Former wide receiver Julian Edelman is a former teammate and good friend of Gronkowski. The two even do a digital series together on FOX Sports. Their chemistry and football knowledge have been a welcome addition for football fans.
“Every Sunday, me, Jules and the rest of the FOX NFL crew are watching football for 10 hours, just like everyone else,” said Gronkowski. “This is a great way for us to get our takes from the week out when they’re right on the top of our minds.”
“Rob and I are part of a group chat with the FOX crew that gets very active on NFL Sundays, so this show is like we’re adding everyone to the group chat,” said Edelman.
Gronkowski did very well for himself and has continued his football career after his second retirement in June 2022. His eleven year career in New England and Tampa Bay was iconic. Now he will be forever enshrined in New England.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 1 PM at Patriot Place Plaza. Congratulations Gronk!
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