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PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Gronkowski is cited as one of just 18 tight ends since 2017 who scored 12-plus PPR points per game (minimum 8 games) while being drafted as TE10 or later. The 2021 version (age 32) is highlighted as one of only four outliers who succeeded without being in a new offense AND despite ample pass-game competition (Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown). He benefited from playing in an immensely productive passing game led by longtime stud QB Tom Brady. He is also noted as one of only four 30-plus-year-olds to qualify in the broader study.
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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Gronkowski was nearly drafted by the Ravens twice in 2010. He was the Ravens' top option at 25th overall after Dez Bryant was taken, but the Broncos traded up to take that pick and draft Tim Tebow instead. In the second round, the Ravens prepared to take Gronk again at 43rd overall, but the Patriots selected him at 42nd. Possibly the greatest tight end in NFL history, Gronk's dominance as a run blocker and receiving threat would have fit perfectly with the Ravens' offense and Joe Flacco's preference for targeting tight ends. His absence contributed to the Ravens' struggle to field quality receiving options following the 2012 Super Bowl.
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PositiveValueJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Gronkowski was nearly drafted by the Ravens twice in 2010. First, the Ravens were prepared to select him at No. 25 overall after Dez Bryant was taken, but the Broncos traded up to take that pick and draft Tim Tebow instead. In the second round, the Ravens were again ready to draft Gronk at No. 43 overall, but the Patriots selected him at No. 42. Gronkowski went on to become possibly the greatest tight end in NFL history and a cornerstone of the Patriots' dynasty. The source speculates that Joe Flacco and the Ravens could have accomplished much more with such a dominant tight end—a favorite target position for Flacco—and that Gronk's run-blocking prowess would have fit perfectly with Baltimore's system. The Ravens' failure to land Gronk represents one of the most impactful near-misses in franchise history.
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PositiveValueJul 24, 2026Baltimore Beatdown
The source identifies Gronkowski as a major draft miss and the biggest almost-Raven in franchise history. The Ravens nearly drafted him twice in 2010. Gronkowski told a story where he said the Ravens were going to pick him at #25 overall in 2010, likely their top option once Dez Bryant was taken. Instead, the Broncos traded up with the Ravens to take that pick and draft Tim Tebow. Later, in the second round, the Ravens were prepared to take Gronk again at #43 overall, probably thrilled he had fallen so far after prepping to take him with the 25th pick. Instead, the Patriots drafted him at 42. The source argues Gronk was possibly the greatest tight end in NFL history and could have helped Joe Flacco in the passing game and as a run blocker, fitting perfectly with the Ravens' system. Without Gronk, the Patriots dynasty continued for another near-decade.
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