2013 DRAFT GUIDE

	#87 Rob Gronkowski
		Pos: Tight End NFL Team: NWE Injury: OK		Experience: 3 College: Arizona Height: 78 Weight: 265 Born: 5/14/1989

Year	Tm	Gm	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum
2012	NWE	11	55	790	0	80	0	0	0	1
2011	NWE	16	90	1327	17	124	1	2	1	0
2010	NWE	16	42	546	10	59	0	0	0	1

Summary

Tight End Rank: #2All Players: #18

Gronkowski was his usual productive self last season but a broken forearm derailed his season and career. He suffered the injury and re-injured it late in the season. He has endured several surgeries on the forearm and an infection is putting the start of his season in jeopardy. Gronkowski is no sure thing to be ready for 2013. He had 790 yards and 11 touchdowns in 11 games last season. He had two 100-yard games and three multiple touchdown games. Gronkowski is the go-to target in the Patriots' offense right now, getting tons of looks in the red zone for a high-powered offensive team. Gronkowski might be the most complete tight end in the league right now. He isn't a flashy receiver, but has the speed to stretch the field and the strength to make the tough catches underneath. He has great hands. Gronkowski isn't a great blocker, but willing and usually does a good job.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

His injury is a concern but if he proves to be healthy for the start of the season, he is worth an early-round pick. Gronkowski might have more upside than any other tight end in the game, especially with Wes Welker gone. He'll get tons of looks in this offense and is almost a sure bet for double-digit scores. If he can play a full season, expect 1,000 yards and 15 or so touchdowns. But watch his progress closely in camp and preseason action to gauge his status for the start of the year.

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Notes

Jun 18 06:53 pm

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back, forearm), who underwent surgery to fix a spinal issue in his back Tuesday, June 18, has hopes of returning to action late in August, during the preseason. However, Gronkowski isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. He's likely to begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list but will be eligible to come off at any point before Week 1.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 18 05:13 pm

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm, back) underwent back surgery Tuesday, June 18. It is believed the surgery was successful.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 14 09:33 pm

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back) is scheduled to undergo back surgery Tuesday, June 18, in Los Angeles, according to sources.
Fantasy Impact: This was expected and not a surprise. It is still unknown exactly how long his recovery will be, though. Stay tuned.
Source: KFFL.com

Jun 05 01:13 pm

The New England Patriots' contract with TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm, back) effectively protects them should his injuries limit or halt his career in the future. After the 2015 season, New England must decide whether to pick up a $10 million option that would activate the final four years of his deal, which would then end in 2019.
Source: KFFL.com

May 30 12:32 pm

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski's (forearm, back) back surgery, which he'll undergo soon, 'is a new injury and it's minor, it's not as significant [as his prior back injury],' said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent, during an appearance on Miami's WQAM radio. 'I think it's more preventive maintenance than anything else.'
Fantasy Impact: We'll keep you posted but this latest surgery doesn't sound like a big issue.
Source: KFFL.com

May 30 09:13 am

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski's (back) injury is not related to the one that he dealt with in 2009. He had a herniated disc that required surgery in college.
Source: KFFL.com

May 29 03:53 pm

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (back, forearm) will need to undergo back surgery this offseason and is tentatively scheduled to undergo the procedure in mid-June. He likely will miss at least part of training camp.
Fantasy Impact: This was expected but still a concern. You just have to wonder if he will be ready for the start of the season.
Source: KFFL.com

May 24 02:32 pm

The New England Patriots are not sure how serious TE Rob Gronkowski's (back, forearm) back injury is at this point. Gronkowski may not be ready for the start of training camp because of the offseason surgeries.
Fantasy Impact: Who knows what is going on with him? We'll know more as the season approaches.
Source: KFFL.com

May 21 02:03 pm

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that arm surgery for TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm, back) received 'as good a report as we could hope for.'
Fantasy Impact: Yeah, it seems Gronkowski is on track to be ready for the start of the year now.
Source: KFFL.com

May 20 06:53 pm

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm, back) plans to meet with a doctor in California in about three to four weeks to decide whether he will need to undergo back surgery.
Source: KFFL.com

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	#6	Dennis Pitta	BAL	8
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	#8	Vernon Davis	SFO	9
	#9	Antonio Gates	SDG	8
	#10	Jared Cook	STL	11
	#11	B. Pettigrew	DET	9
	#12	Kyle Rudolph	MIN	5
	#13	J. Finley	GNB	4
	#14	Owen Daniels	HOU	8
	#15	M. Bennett	CHI	8
	#16	J. Gresham	CIN	12
	#17	Dustin Keller	MIA	6
	#18	Brandon Myers	NYG	9
	#19	Dwayne Allen	IND	8
	#20	Fred Davis	WAS	5
	#21	Brent Celek	PHI	12
	#22	M. Lewis	JAC	9
	#23	Coby Fleener	IND	8
	#24	J. Cameron	CLE	10
	#25	Rob Housler	ARI	9
	#26	Heath Miller	PIT	5
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	#28	Zach Ertz	PHI	12
	#29	D. Walker	TEN	8
	#30	Jacob Tamme	DEN	9
	#31	Zach Miller	SEA	12
	#32	Tony Moeaki	KAN	10
	#33	Travis Kelce	KAN	10
	#34	Joel Dreessen	DEN	9
	#35	Ed Dickson	BAL	8
	#36	T. Scheffler	DET	9
	#37	B. Watson	NOR	7
	#38	A. Fasano	KAN	10
	#39	S. Chandler	BUF	12
	#40	James Casey	PHI	12
	#41	L. Kendricks	STL	11
	#42	Michael Egnew	MIA	6
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	#45	Jake Ballard	NWE	10
	#46	Gavin Escobar	DAL	11
	#47	Kevin Boss	KAN	10
	#48	Travis Beckum	NYG	9
	#49	V. McDonald	SFO	9
	#50	Logan Paulsen	WAS	5
	#51	Dion Sims	MIA	6
	#52	Craig Stevens	TEN	8
	#53	Nick Kasa	OAK	7
	#54	Niles Paul	WAS	5
	#55	Rhett Ellison	MIN	5
	#56	L. Toilolo	ATL	6
	#57	Julius Thomas	DEN	9
	#58	K. Winslow	NYJ	10
	#59	M. Williams	DET	9
	#60	C. Morrah	SFO	9
	#61	David Thomas	NOR	7
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