[tps_title]Rob Gronkowski[/tps_title]
[tps_header]Record-setting NFL tight end[/tps_header]
Rob Gronkowski is playing his way toward the distinction of being the best tight end in NFL history. His list of records already achieved in only six NFL seasons is impressive:
— Youngest player with three touchdown receptions in a game: 21 years, 214 days (2010 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers)
— Youngest player with three touchdown receptions in a game, playoffs: 22 years, 275 days (2011 playoffs vs. Denver Broncos)
— Most touchdown receptions by a tight end, season: 17 (2011)
— Most touchdowns by a tight end, season: 18 (2011)
— First tight end to lead the league in receiving touchdowns (2011)
— Most receiving yards by a tight end, season: 1,327 (2011)
— Most offensive touchdowns in first two seasons: 28 (Tied with Randy Moss)
— Seasons with 10-plus touchdowns by a tight end, 4 (2010-2012,2014) (Tied with Antonio Gates)
— Consecutive seasons with 10-plus touchdowns by a tight end, 3 (2010-2012)
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ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com publisher, writer and editor Javier Morales is a former Arizona Press Club award winner. He has also written articles for Bleacher Report and Lindy’s College Sports.[/tps_footer]
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