In 2010, a back injury dropped Rob Gronkowski to the Patriots' 42nd pick in the NFL draft; a year later, he caught 17 touchdowns, still the NFL record for a tight end

Rob Gronkowski entered the 2010 NFL Draft with the talent to become a first-round selection, but one major medical concern changed his path to the league.

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