Rob Gronkowski was drafted No. 42 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 143 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 10 · #42 overall
Rob Gronkowski Arizona Draft
Rob Gronkowski was drafted No. 42 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 143 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
4× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 782nd at Arizona
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Rob Gronkowski came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Arizona
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 264 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 49 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 782nd among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7090% of career value
- Final season
- 202111 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Rob Gronkowski.
Utah
UCF
Texas
Arizona in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rob Gronkowski in the 2010 NFL Draft
Rob Gronkowski is a Tight end out of Arizona selected No. 42 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rob Gronkowski drafted?
Rob Gronkowski was selected No. 42 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/rob-gronkowski.
What college did Rob Gronkowski play for?
Rob Gronkowski played college football at Arizona in the Pac-10. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Rob Gronkowski's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/rob-gronkowski.