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Dan Gronkowski

TE

Drafted 255th overall in the 7th round of the 2009 draft, Dan Gronkowski arrived from Maryland. He last played in 2011 with CLE, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 68 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 255#

College

Maryland

Draft

Rd 7, 255th overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2011

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46.8

54th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.17
Hands×0.1+0.12
Volume×0.12-0.87
Total EPA×0.22-0.42
EPA/target×0.3+0.07
Yards/target×0.12+0.13

2011 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed26▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst70▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility74▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size64▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands53▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat63▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability56▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share68▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share69▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency59▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume3▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011NE46.82
2010DEN36.511864
2009DET40.4114

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Dan Gronkowski has played in 14 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: DET (2009), DEN (2010), NE (2011).

As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 68 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2010 with DEN: 64 yards and 0 touchdowns in 11 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2011 splits

regular season

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA—41.5
Week 2LAC—43.9

Dan Gronkowski — common questions

What position does Dan Gronkowski play?
Dan Gronkowski is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Dan Gronkowski played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dan Gronkowski has played for DET (2009), DEN (2010), NE (2011).
Where did Dan Gronkowski go to college?
Dan Gronkowski played college football at Maryland.
When was Dan Gronkowski drafted?
Dan Gronkowski was selected in round 7, 255th overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dan Gronkowski scored?
Dan Gronkowski has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dan Gronkowski's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dan Gronkowski rated 46.8 for 2011, the 54th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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