Rob Gronkowski is widely considered to be one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. He spent nine seasons with the New England Patriots and two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning four titles. The 42nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft recorded 9,286 receiving yards and 92 touchdowns on 621 receptions.
He was also named a first-team All-Pro four times and a Pro Bowler five times. The 2014 NFL Comeback Player of the Year has become one of the most popular players of his generation due to his off-the-field personality, which has often been centered around partying. Gronkowski recently revealed which tight end he believes is the best in the NFL.
Rob Gronkowski Reveals Who He Believes Is The NFL’s Top TE
Gronkowski recently appeared on First We Feast’s “Hot Ones Versus,” alongside former New England Patriots teammate Danny Amendola. The first question the former standout tight end was asked was to rank Dallas Goedert, Mark Andrews, Dalton Kincaid, and George Kittle from best to worst. He responded:
“Alright, this is easy. I’m going to answer totally. George Kittle, by far. He was All-Pro last year. He had over 1,000 yards. He had over ten touchdowns. The best in the game, right now, so that’s an easy No. 1.”
Gronkowski ranked Goedert second, noting that he just helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl. He chose Andrews next, citing his experience and his leading the Baltimore Ravens in all-time receiving touchdowns. The future Pro Football Hall of Famer ranked Kincaid last, noting that the Buffalo Bills tight end’s career has just gotten underway.
Kittle has long been considered one of the best tight ends in the NFL. He has spent his entire eight-year career with the San Francisco 49ers after the franchise selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
He has recorded 7,380 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns on 538 receptions. Kittle has been named an All-Pro five times while earning Pro Bowl honors six times. Despite missing two games in 2024, it marked his fourth season clearing the 1,000-yard threshold.
Kittle recently became the highest-paid tight end in the NFL after the 49ers gave him a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with $40 million guaranteed. The deal will keep him with the franchise through 2029.
While he has made several deep postseason runs and two Super Bowl appearances, a championship is the only thing missing from Kittle’s resume. San Francisco will look to bounce back from a 6-11 season – their worst since 2018.