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Rob 
Gronkowski

TE
#87
|
TB Buccaneers
6'6"
268lbs
37y/o
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Overall Grade '21
79.5
6th/38 - TEs
Receiving Yards '21
802
7th/38 - TEs
Touchdowns '21
6
7th/38 - TEs
Yds / Reception '21
14.6
3rd/38 - TEs
Rob Gronkowski headshot
Rob
Gronkowski
TE
#87
|
TB Buccaneers
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026
Rob Gronkowski was a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who earned a 79.5 overall PFF grade in the 2021 season, 6th among 38 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 86.7 ranked 4th among 38 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 55 receptions on 86 targets for 802 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. Gronkowski averaged 14.6 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 352 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 5 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 10.9 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2020 - 2021
New England Patriots
2010 - 2018

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017
AP first-team All-Pro
2011, 2014, 2015, 2017
PFF first-team All-Pro
2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017
Pro Bowl selection
2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017
CPOY
2014
PFF Offensive ROTY
2010
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PFF Grades

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
79.5
AVG
6th/38 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
86.7
AVG
4th/38 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
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Season Stats

2021
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
86
11th/38 TEs
RECEPTIONS
55
15th/38 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
802
7th/38 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
6
7th/38 TEs

Receiving

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Rank
19
th
Pass Snaps
429
11
th
Targets
86
19
th
Routes Run
384
15
th
Receptions
55
7
th
Receiving Yards
802
7
th
Receiving Touchdowns
6
32
nd
Drops
5
3
rd
Yards Per Reception
14.6
6
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
6.4
12
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
112.6
2
nd
Average Depth of Target
10.9

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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