Rob Gronkowski is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League for 11 seasons. Gronkowski played nine seasons for the New England Patriots, then played his final two seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rob Gronkowski: WWE, Is Retired, Why Retire, Career End, Girlfriend, College, Children
Gronkowski was born in Amherst, New York, on May 14, 1989, and was raised in nearby Williamsville.
WWE:
Rob Gronkowski was briefly under a WWE contract in 2020. He pinned Dean Muhtadi to win the 24/7 Championship at WrestleMania 36. Gronkowski lost the 24/7 title and left WWE when he used a release clause in his contract to return. His NFL retirement to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Former Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski has some memorable moments from his brief forays into the world of WWE. The first was a surprise participation in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 33.
Most people, including former WWE star Dean “Mojo” Muhtadi, remember the match best for Gronkowski’s involvement and a security guard at ringside who didn’t expect him to come in from the crowd.
Is Retired:
Yes, he is retired now. Gronkowski, 33, announced his retirement Tuesday via social media.
“I want to thank the whole entire first class Buccaneers organization for an amazing ride, trusting me to come back to play and help build a championship team,” Gronkowski said in his statement.
Gronkowski’s agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he wouldn’t be surprised if his client could be coaxed out of retirement for a second time by Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.
Why Retire:
Gronkowski initially left the NFL in 2019. In an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” at the time, he said, “I just wasn’t feeling like myself anymore.” “That’s basically the main reason,” he said then. “The lifestyle caught up to me, and I was just fighting my way through the last two years.
Originally selected as a second-round pick by the Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft, Gronkowski quickly established himself as one of the major tight ends in the league.
Overall, Gronkowski caught 621 passes in 143 regular season games in his NFL career. He scored a total of 9,286 career receiving yards with 93 touchdowns (92 receiving, one rushing).
Career End:
Gronkowski’s NFL career came to an end.
More than anything, Gronkowski’s lasting legacy belongs to Tom Brady’s top target. Brady is the most accomplished quarterback in NFL history, and he did the bulk of his accomplishment in New England without the services of an elite wide receiver, thanks to a stellar season playing alongside Randy Moss.
After Moss, the list of Brady’s best Patriots receivers reads in no particular order: Julian Edelman, Dion Branch, Wes Welker and David Patton.
Girlfriend:
His girlfriend is Camille Kostek.
Gronkowski has been dating model Camille Kostek since 2015 and the two have won over sports fans. After the athlete announced his second retirement from the league on June 21, 2022, the pair are likely to have more time to spend together.
Camille Kostek is supporting her boyfriend, Rob Gronkowski, after he announced that he’s retiring from the NFL on Tuesday.
College:
He played college football for the University of Arizona, and was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
In 2011, Gronkowski, in his second season in the NFL, set a single-season record for touchdowns by a tight end, receiving 17 touchdowns, and 18 overall.
In doing so, he became the first tight end in NFL history to lead the league in receiving a touchdown. In his first three seasons, he has received 38 touchdowns in 43 games.
School: Arizona
Position: TE
Draft: 2nd round, 42nd overall of the 2010 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.
Children:
The athlete does not currently have children, but plans to however come into parenthood with his girlfriend Camille Kostek.
It is uncertain what the future holds for the couple, but it is fair to assume that Gronkowski and Kostek are in a serious relationship.
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