2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Rob Gronkowski

Strengths:

Long frame with good strength

Good route runner

Fluid in and out of his breaks

Competitive when ball is in air

Physical runner

Underrated blocker

Does a good job of using his hands and extending

Impressive straight-line speed

Red zone threat

Consistent hands and plucks the ball

Extremely high upside as a run blocker

Weaknesses:

Very serious durability concerns (back)

Doesn’t maximize Y.A.C.

Lacks some running vision in open field

Doesn’t have top-end athleticism or agility

Run blocking technique a little inconsistent

Might have some rust as a rookie (didn’t play football in 2009)

Summary: Gronkowski is a very well-rounded tight end prospect and will likely come off the board in the second round, but if team doctors have very serious concerns with his back (and some certainly should) then he could really fall in the 2010 NFL Draft. Back issues are probably the worst kind of injury for an athlete and generally these athletes have injury problems throughout their careers. Gronkowski will never be an elite tight end in the NFL, but if he stays healthy he should certainly be a productive contributor and starter.

Player Comparison: Kevin Boss. Boss and Gronkowski have similar frames, athleticism and receiving skills.

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