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'''Glenn Gronkowski''' (born March 25, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback |
'''Glenn Thomas Gronkowski''' (born March 25, 1993) is an [[American football]] [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] for the [[Buffalo Bills]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Kansas State Wildcats football|Kansas State]]. After going undrafted in the [[2016 NFL draft]], Gronkowski was signed by the Buffalo Bills after the conclusion of the draft.<ref>{{citeweb|last=Rodak|first=Mike|title=Glenn Gronkowski, Eric Striker among Bills' undrafted free agents|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/24518/glenn-gronkowski-eric-striker-among-bills-undrafted-free-agents|accessdate=5 May 2016|publisher=espn.go.com|date=2 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|last=Press|first=Associated|title=Bills sign Glenn Gronkowski, brother of Pats tight end Rob|url=http://fox61.com/2016/04/30/bills-sign-glenn-gronkowski-brother-of-pats-tight-end-rob/|accessdate=5 May 2016|publisher=fox61.com|date=30 April 2016}}</ref> |
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==High school career== |
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Gronkowski attended [[Williamsville North High School]]. While there, as a [[Twelfth grade|senior]], he recorded 53 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 762 yards and 11 [[touchdowns]] on offense. On defense he recorded 43 tackles, eight [[interception]]s, two returned for touchdowns and two recovered [[fumble]]s. He also averaged 35.8 yards-per-[[punt]] and handled [[kickoff]]s. He was named the Section VI Class AA North Co-Offensive Player of the Year. |
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For his career, he recorded 125 receptions for 2,076 yards and 23 touchdowns during high school career. |
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==College career== |
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Gronkowski then attended [[Kansas State Wildcats football|Kansas State]] where he majored in [[marketing]]. |
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As a true freshman in [[2012 Kansas State Wildcats football team|2012]], he [[Redshirt (college sports)|reshirt]]. As a redshirt freshman in [[2013 Kansas State Wildcats football team|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. |
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In [[2014 Kansas State Wildcats football team|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 Kansas State Wildcats football team|2015]], he started all 13 games. He recorded five receptions for 76-yards and one touchdown. He also [[Rush (gridiron football)#Offense|rushed]] the ball 11 times for 45-yards and one touchdown. He also threw a four-yard touchdown pass for fellow [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] Winston Dimel, the first Wildcat non-quarterback to throw a touchdown pass since 2010 ([[Daniel Thomas]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kstatesports.com/sport/m-footbl/2015/roster/5589beeee4b09d6fde8f3317 |title=Glenn Gronkowski Kansas State Wildcats bio |access-date=August 31, 2016}}</ref> 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. |
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==Professional career== |
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After going unselected in the [[2016 NFL draft]], Gronkowski signed with the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref name="Draft">{{cite web |url=http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=458157 |title=Bills add FB Gronkowski, LB Striker; waive three |website=Covers.com |date=May 2, 2016 |access-date=August 31, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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His brothers are current [[New England Patriots]] tight end [[Rob Gronkowski]], as well as [[Dan Gronkowski]] and [[Chris Gronkowski]].<ref name="Draft" /> |
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==External links== |
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* {{twitter|ggronko}} |
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* [http://www.kstatesports.com/sport/m-footbl/2015/roster/5589beeee4b09d6fde8f3317 Kansas State Jayhawks bio] |
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* [http://www.buffalobills.com/team/roster/Glenn-Gronkowski/86af6045-ef51-4bb8-9ed4-1e54fb21ce15 Buffalo Bills bio] |
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Revision as of 03:51, 1 September 2016
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| Position: | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 25, 1993 Buffalo, New York |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 234 lb (106 kg) |
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| High school: | Williamsville North (NY) |
| College: | Kansas State |
| Undrafted: | 2016 |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Glenn Thomas Gronkowski (born March 25, 1993) is an American football fullback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kansas State. After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, Gronkowski was signed by the Buffalo Bills after the conclusion of the draft.[1][2]
High school career
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.
For his career, he recorded 125 receptions for 2,076 yards and 23 touchdowns during high school career.
College career
Gronkowski then attended Kansas State where he majored in marketing.
As a true freshman in 2012, he reshirt. 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).[3] 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
After going unselected in the 2016 NFL draft, Gronkowski signed with the Buffalo Bills.[4]
Personal life
His brothers are current New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, as well as Dan Gronkowski and Chris Gronkowski.[4]
References
- ^ Rodak, Mike (2 May 2016). "Glenn Gronkowski, Eric Striker among Bills' undrafted free agents". espn.go.com. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ^ Press, Associated (30 April 2016). "Bills sign Glenn Gronkowski, brother of Pats tight end Rob". fox61.com. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ^ "Glenn Gronkowski Kansas State Wildcats bio". Retrieved August 31, 2016.
- ^ a b "Bills add FB Gronkowski, LB Striker; waive three". Covers.com. May 2, 2016. Retrieved August 31, 2016.