Glenn Gronkowski Explained
Glenn Thomas Gronkowski (born March 25, 1993) is a former American football fullback. He played college football at Kansas State. After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Gronkowski was signed by the Buffalo Bills,[1] [2] and was in the practice squad of the New England Patriots from 2016 until he was released in 2017.[3]
Early life
Gronkowski attended Williamsville North High School. While there, as a senior, he recorded 53 receptions for 762 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense.
On defense, he recorded 43 tackles, eight interceptions, two returned for touchdowns and two recovered fumbles. He also averaged 35.8 yards per punt and handled kickoffs. He was named the Section VI Class AA North Co-Offensive Player of the Year.
During his high school career, Gronkowski recorded 125 receptions for 2,076 yards and 23 touchdowns.
College career
After high school, Gronkowski attended Kansas State, where he majored in marketing.
As a true freshman in 2012, he decided to redshirt. As a redshirt freshman in 2013, he appeared in all 13 games, starting five. He recorded five receptions for 194 yards and three touchdowns. He was also a lead blocker for running back John Hubert, who finished fourth in the Big 12 in rushing yards and recorded the 14th 1,000-yard season in school history. For the season, Gronkowski was named an All-Big 12 honorable mention selection and was a First-team Academic All-Big 12 selection as well.
In 2014, he appeared in all 13 games with three starts. He recorded five receptions for 99 yards and one touchdown. He was named First-team Academic All-District 7 and First-team Academic All-Big 12. For 2015, he started all 13 games. He recorded five receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed the ball 11 times for 45 yards and one touchdown. He also threw a four-yard touchdown pass for fellow fullback Winston Dimel, the first Wildcat non-quarterback to throw a touchdown pass since 2010 (Daniel Thomas).[4] He was named Second-team All-Big 12 by the Associated Press and First-team Academic All-Big 12 and First-team Academic All-District 7.
Professional career
Buffalo Bills
After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Gronkowski signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.[5] He was released on September 12, 2016, after only playing in one game.[6]
New England Patriots
On October 1, 2016, Gronkowski was signed to the Patriots' practice squad.[7] He was released on October 12, 2016.[8] On October 17, 2016, he was re-signed to their practice squad.[9] Gronkowski was again released from New England's practice squad on November 7, 2016.[10] He was re-signed again on November 16, 2016.[11] He was released again on November 30, 2016, but was re-signed again two days later on December 2, 2016.[12] On February 5, 2017, the Patriots won Super Bowl LI. In the game, the Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons by a score of 34–28 in overtime to give Gronkowski his first Super Bowl championship.[13]
On February 14, 2017, the Patriots signed Gronkowski to a futures contract for the 2017 season.[14] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[15]
Personal life
Gronkowski is a native of Williamsville, New York.[16] He is the youngest of five brothers, four of which played in the NFL: Dan, Rob, and Chris. Gronkowski is the great-grandson of Ignatius Gronkowski, who represented the United States in cycling at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, and who held five world records in that sport.
Gronkowski and his four brothers co-own Gronk Fitness, a fitness gear and lifestyle brand that partners with industry leaders like Life Fitness and Xtreme Monkey to outfit commercial and home gyms with fitness equipment.[17]
As of 2019, he resides in Texas.[18]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Rodak . Mike . Glenn Gronkowski, Eric Striker among Bills' undrafted free agents . May 5, 2016 . . May 2, 2016 . May 6, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160506052238/http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/24518/glenn-gronkowski-eric-striker-among-bills-undrafted-free-agents . live .
- Web site: Associated Press. Bills sign Glenn Gronkowski, brother of Pats tight end Rob . May 5, 2016 . fox61.com . April 30, 2016.
- Web site: Rob Gronkowski talks becoming an advocate for CBD, fasting, changes to the NFL, and whether he feels the 'itch' to return to football. Davis. Scott. Business Insider. 2019-08-31. "So my brother started his own company (Chris), and my other brother works for him (Glenn).". August 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190831024821/https://www.businessinsider.com/rob-gronkowski-on-retirement-cbd-losing-weight-nfl-changes-2019-8. live.
- Web site: Glenn Gronkowski Kansas State Wildcats bio . August 31, 2016 . September 4, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160904231539/http://www.kstatesports.com/sport/m-footbl/2015/roster/5589beeee4b09d6fde8f3317 . dead .
- Web site: Bills add FB Gronkowski, LB Striker; waive three . Covers.com . May 2, 2016 . August 31, 2016 . September 11, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911111502/http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=458157 . live .
- Web site: Bills to cut Glenn Gronkowski; re-sign Jerome Felton . Patra . Kevin . NFL.com . September 12, 2016 . September 12, 2016 . July 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210725110254/https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-cut-glenn-gronkowski-re-sign-jerome-felton-0ap3000000701193 . live .
- Web site: Patriots make a series of transactions . Patriots.com . October 1, 2016 . October 1, 2016 . October 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161003174449/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/10/01/patriots-make-series-transactions . live .
- Web site: Patriots make practice squad moves . Patriots.com . October 12, 2016 . October 12, 2016 . October 13, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161013083555/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/10/12/patriots-make-practice-squad-moves . live .
- Web site: Patriots sign Tyler Gaffney and Glenn Gronkowski to the practice squad . October 17, 2016 . Patriots.com . October 17, 2016 . November 6, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171106155620/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/10/17/patriots-sign-tyler-gaffney-and-glenn-gronkowski-practice-squad . live .
- Web site: Patriots make practice squad moves . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810150450/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/11/07/patriots-make-practice-squad-moves . dead . August 10, 2017 . November 7, 2016 . November 7, 2016 . Patriots.com.
- Web site: Patriots re-sign FB Glenn Gronkowski to the practice squad . Patriots.com . November 16, 2016 . November 16, 2016 . November 17, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161117065713/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/11/16/patriots-re-sign-fb-glenn-gronkowski-practice-squad . live .
- Web site: Patriots re-sign FB Glenn Gronkowski to practice squad; Release TE Kennard Backman from practice squad. Patriots.com. December 2, 2016. December 2, 2016. December 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161203061522/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/12/02/patriots-re-sign-fb-glenn-gronkowski-practice-squad-release-te-kennard-backman. live.
- Web site: Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017. Pro-Football-Reference.com. September 2, 2017. March 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190331010158/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm. live.
- Web site: Patriots sign FB Glenn Gronkowski to a future contract . Patriots.com . February 14, 2017 . February 14, 2017 . February 14, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170214225858/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/02/14/patriots-sign-fb-glenn-gronkowski-future-contract . live .
- Web site: Patriots reach 53-man limit. https://web.archive.org/web/20171128033226/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/02/patriots-reach-53-man-limit. dead. November 28, 2017. Patriots.com. September 2, 2017.
- Web site: Brown. Chris. April 30, 2016. Williamsville native Glenn Gronkowski agrees to terms with Bills. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161117114228/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Williamsville-native-Glenn-Gronkowski-agrees-to-terms-with-Bills/6f93beb6-32a1-48a0-aad8-f8c20b7089a4. November 17, 2016. September 30, 2016. BuffaloBills.com.
- Web site: Rodio . Michael . 2018-06-14 . Gronkowskis Launch Fitness Gear Line . 2023-07-05 . Men's Journal . en . December 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211216205810/https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/gronkowski-family-about-dominate-your-gym-line-fitness-gear/ . live .
- Web site: Davis. Scott. Rob Gronkowski talks becoming an advocate for CBD, fasting, changes to the NFL, and whether he feels the 'itch' to return to football. 2019-08-31. Business Insider. "So my brother started his own company (Chris), and my other brother works for him (Glenn).". August 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190831024821/https://www.businessinsider.com/rob-gronkowski-on-retirement-cbd-losing-weight-nfl-changes-2019-8. live.