Meet the Gronkowskis
Gordie Gronkowski
Age: 28 | College: Jacksonville
Height/Weight: 6-foot-6, 250 pounds
Became freshman All-American at Jacksonville University. … Drafted in the 49th round of the 2006 MLB Draft by the Angels, played three years in their system and spent three more years playing in independent leagues.
Dan Gronkowski
Age: 27 | College: Maryland
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 255 pounds
Went to Maryland to play quarterback, but wound up playing tight end with Vernon Davis instead. … Teammates with Rob before injuring his hamstring, and signed with Cleveland near end of season.
Chris Gronkowski
Age: 25 | College: Arizona
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 245 pounds
Spent two seasons at Maryland before transferring to Arizona to play with Rob. … Went undrafted in 2010, signed with the Cowboys. … Claimed off waivers by Colts at start of last season.
Rob Gronkowski
Age: 22 | College: Arizona
Height/Weight: 6-foot-6, 265 pounds
After starring for two years at Arizona, missed 2009 season following back surgery. … Recovery kept him from working out at the scouting combine, but eventually landed with the Patriots. … Paired with fellow 2010 draftee Aaron Hernandez to form best tight end tandem in the NFL.
Glenn Gronkowski
Age: 18 | College: Kansas State
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 210 pounds
Youngest brother, just left to begin his collegiate career at Kansas State after scoring 11 touchdowns and snagging eight interceptions as senior at Williamsville North. … Family says he could be most talented of the bunch.
