Rob Gronkowski TE Ourlads All-Rookie Team 2010

Rob Gronkowski was drafted the first of two selections
in the 2nd Round by the New England Patriots.What Ourlads
Guide to the NFL Draft said about Gronkowski:

Gronkowski, Rob Arizona 6062 264 4.70
Two-year starter. Did not play in the 2009 season after back
surgery for a herniated disc. Big red zone target with long arms.
Productive inline blocker that stayed on his feet and worked
low to high. Good initial contact to secure the point. He did it
all - wall off, drive block, down block, double team, angle cut,
stick and stay. Excellent arm length to control and tie up
defender. Soft hands with the ability to make the tough catch.
Athletic after catch. Determined runner. Fights for extra yards.
Breaks tackles. Secures the ball after catch. Has the ability to
quick set in pass protection. Shows above average ability to
change direction and redirect. Intense and aggressive in pass
protection. Comes off hard on release. Did not run a variety of
patterns in their offense. Was hurt by the lack of a consistent
passing quarterback. Excellent receiving short and works the
underneath areas. Has the foot quickness to get open. Caught
47 passes for 14.2 yards per reception and 10 touchdowns in
2008. Career: 75 catches, 1197 yards, 16.0 yards per catch, 16
touchdowns. Did not workout at Combine due to back surgery.
First/second round. (A-34 1/4, H-10 3/4, BP-23, VJ-33.5).