Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He was on the New England Patriots for nine seasons and played his final two seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gronkowski is a four-time Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII, LV), having won three Super Bowl titles with the Patriots and one with the Buccaneers. His notable accolades also include being a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a four-time First Team All-Pro selection, and being named to both the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He even set several NFL records, including being the first tight end to lead the league in receiving touchdowns.

Known to his fans as "Gronk," he is a dynamic player who bounced back from significant injuries during his career, earning him the 2014 Comeback Player of the Year award at the 2015 ESPY Awards. Gronkowski's versatility and achievements on the field have led to his recognition as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.

Off the field, Gronkowski's exuberant personality has earned him popularity beyond sports. He endorsed brands such as Cheerios and Monster Energy and was featured in television advertisements for Nike and Tide. He also appeared in film and television, including roles in "Entourage," "Family Guy," "The Clapper," "American Violence," and "You Can't Have It." He was a contestant on "The Masked Singer" as "White Tiger" and co-hosted the 2022 Kids' Choice Awards with Miranda Cosgrove. He also served as an analyst for Fox Sports' "NFL on Fox Sunday Pregame Show" during his NFL retirement.

Dedicated to giving back, Gronkowski started The Gronk Nation Youth Foundation. The organization aims to inspire youth to reach their maximum potential through sports, education, community, and fitness. Gronkowski and his brothers, who also help run the foundation, provide grants to sports programs and make appearances at events with selected nonprofit organizations. Notably, Gronkowski donated $1.2 million to renovate the Charlesbank Playground in Boston and partnered with an animal health company to raise awareness about valley fever in animals.