Draft Rewind 2010 - Rob Gronkowski - New England Patriots

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ROB GRONKOWSKI: 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).

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).

2010 NFL Draft Tight Ends

TIGHT ENDS

1. Gresham, Jermaine Oklahoma 6060 260 4.80
2. Gronkowski, Rob* Arizona 6060 265 4.70
3. Hernandez, Aaron* Florida 6025 250 4.65
4. Graham, Garrett Wisconsin 6030 250 4.75

Jermaine Gresham’s grade stays the same after sitting out the 2009 season
with ACL surgery on his right knee. Productive starter with 66 catches for
950 yards and 14 touchdowns. Underclassman Rob Gronkowski missed the
2009 season with a back injury that required surgery. After receiving medical
clearance, the big athletic target declared for the draft. Good hip snap and
flexibility. Has the talent to pull ahead of Gresham as the first tight end
drafted. Junior Aaron Hernandez is a solid blocker that runs sharp routes.
Caught several “Utah” passes from Tim Tebow that broke between the
tackles. Good run after catch ability with the strength to break tackles. Garrett
Graham is an Owen Daniel’s type receiver. Catches the ball in a crowd.
Quick to seal the edge. Plays in a run oriented offense. Maintains a good base
and works to finish his blocks. Reliable hands to catch the ball. AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Jake Ballard (Ohio State), Nate Byham
(Pittsburgh), Dorin Dickerson (Pittsburgh), Ed Dickson (Oregon), Richard
Dickson (LSU), Jim Dray (Stanford), Brody Eldridge (Oklahoma), Dedrick
Epps (Miami), Riar Geer (Colorado), Jimmy Graham (Miami), Clay Harbor
(Missouri State), Michael Hoomanawanui (Illinois), Jeron Mastrud
(Kansas State), Anthony McCoy (Southern Cal), Tony Moeaki (Iowa),
Colin Peek (Alabama), Dennis Pitta (BYU), Andrew Quarless (Penn State),
Scott Sicko (New Hampshire), Cody Slate (Marshall)

Underclassmen: Rob Gronkowski (Arizona), Aaron Hernandez (Florida), Weslye Saunders (South Carolina), Luke Stocker (Tennessee), DJ Williams (Southern Cal)

Average number of tight ends drafted per year: 14