How Many Gronkowski Brothers Are In The NFL?
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All you need to know about the Gronkowski brothers and their NFL careers.
The Gronkowski Family
The Gronkowski family is one of the most athletic families in the world. They have produced several NFL players, including three brothers who have all played for the New England Patriots. Rob Gronkowski, the oldest brother, is a three-time Super Bowl champion. Chris Gronkowski, the middle brother, played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts. Dan Gronkowski, the youngest brother, also played for the Patriots.
The Parents
The Gronkowski parents, Gordy Sr. and Diane, both originally from Canada, met at Syracuse University. They had four sons – Glenn, Gordie Jr., Dan, and Rob – and one daughter, Chrissy. Gordy Sr. was an offensive lineman for the Syracuse football team while Diane was a cheerleader. The couple divorced when the children were young; Rob later said that his parents’ divorce had a “huge impact” on their lives.
The Siblings
The Gronkowski family includes five brothers who have all played professional football. The oldest brother, Gordon, played for the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals. The second oldest, Chris, played for the New England Patriots and is now a free agent. The third oldest, Dan, played for the Cleveland Browns and is now a free agent. The fourth oldest, Rob, plays for the New England Patriots. The youngest brother, Glenn, plays for the Los Angeles Rams.
The NFL Brothers
Rob Gronkowski, who played nine seasons for the New England Patriots, announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday. He is the second Gronkowski brother to retire from the NFL. Chris Gronkowski, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, retired in 2014. Dan Gronkowski, who played for the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders, announced his retirement in 2015.
Rob Gronkowski
Rob Gronkowski, the eldest of the Gronkowski brothers, was born on May 14, 1989. He played college football at the University of Arizona, and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Fast forward to 2019, and Gronkowski is a three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection. He currently ranks second all-time in receiving yards by a tight end, and his 79 career touchdown receptions are the most by a tight end in NFL history.
Chris Gronkowski
Chris Gronkowski is the oldest of the Gronkowski brothers. He was born on April 18, 1987, in Amherst, New York. He played football and rugby growing up. He played football at the University of Maryland from 2005 to 2008. He was not drafted by an NFL team but he did sign with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent in 2009. He was on the practice squad for the Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts but he never played in an NFL game. Chris Gronkowski retired from football in 2012 and he now runs an ice cream business called Gronk Nation.
The Other Gronkowski Brothers
NFL fans know about Rob Gronkowski, the tight end for the New England Patriots. But did you know that he has two other brothers who also play football? Dan Gronkowski is a tight end for the Detroit Lions and Chris Gronkowski is a fullback for the Indianapolis Colts. All three Gronkowski brothers played college football and were drafted into the NFL.
Dan Gronkowski
Dan Gronkowski was born on November 20, 1985, in Amherst, New York. The oldest Gronkowski brother played football at Williamsville North High School before moving on to the University of Maryland. After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Dan was signed by the Detroit Lions. He would go on to play for the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots, catching a total of 14 passes for 192 yards and four touchdowns in his career. Dan retired from football in 2013.
Glenn Gronkowski
Glenn Gronkowski (born April 18, 1993) is an American football fullback for the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at Kansas State University, and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also been a member of the Los Angeles Rams.
Glenn Gronkowski was born on April 18, 1993, to Gordon and Diane Gronkowski in Amherst, New York. He attended Williamsville North High School in Williamsville, New York. As a senior in 2010, he had 29 receptions for 596 yards (20.6 yards per catch avg.) and nine touchdowns. Also a standout track athlete, Gronkowski competed in the shot put (top-throw of 52 feet 1 inch/15.88 meters) and discus throw (top-throw of 161 feet 3 inches/49.15 meters).
The Future Gronkowski Brothers
Rob Gronkowski, the three-time Super Bowl Champion, is the most famous member of the Gronkowski family. But did you know that he has several brothers who have also played in the NFL? In this article, we’ll take a look at how many Gronkowski brothers are in the NFL and what their future holds.
Gordie Gronkowski Jr.
Gordie Gronkowski Jr. is the middle brother of three boys, all of whom played football at Woodland Hills High School. The oldest is Glenn, who played for the New England Patriots for 11 seasons and was a five-time Pro Bowler. Rob, the youngest, played 10 seasons for the Patriots, winning three Super Bowls and earning five Pro Bowl selections. Gordie Jr. was a three-sport athlete at Woodland Hills and played football at Kent State University. He spent time with several NFL teams but never appeared in a regular-season game.
Camille Kostek
Camille Kostek is the current girlfriend of NFL superstar Rob Gronkowski. The couple has been together since 2015 and they currently live together in Massachusetts.
Kostek is a former Patriots cheerleader and model who has graced the cover of Maxim magazine. She is currently signed with IMG Models Worldwide.
Kostek was born in Killingworth, Connecticut on February 19, 1992. She attended Killingly High School, where she was a varsity cheerleader and track & field athlete. She then went on to study communications at Eastern Connecticut State University.
