Gronkowski to the Eagles?

Per a report by NJ.com’s Eliot Shorr-Parks, the Eagles may be interested in a Gronkowski. Now, obviously we are not talking about Rob. We are talking about his younger brother, Glenn, who is considered the best fullback and tight end in the draft. Seeing as though the Eagles will more than likely go back to having a fullback in Doug Pederson’s and Frank Reich’s offense, let’s break him down.

Glenn Gronkowski, FB/TE, Kansas State

6’2″ 240lbs

STRENGTHS: Has proven himself as a versatile talent as a rusher, receiver and blocker. A versatile talent, Gronkowski established himself as one of the better blockers at the college level early in his career. Made the most of his limited touches with seven career touchdowns.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t have the same size as his older brother. Didn’t receive many chances to touch the ball (31 career offensive touches).

OUTLOOK: On the surface, leaving school a year early looked like a surprising move because rarely do underclassmen fullbacks leave early for the NFL Draft. But Gronkowski graduated in December and has nothing left to prove at the college level. If he feels ready for the next step in his life, then the move makes sense. Another year of college football likely won’t push his draft value any higher.

Gronkowski will now compete with Northwestern’s Dan Vitale and Wisconsin’s Derek Watt to be the first fullback drafted in the 2016 class. Gronkowski is expected to be drafted on Day 3, likely in the fifth-to-seventh round range.

If he had a different last name, would Gronkowski still be considered a draftable player? We’ll never know that answer, but his tape does speak for itself. And it shows a player worthy of late-round consideration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqrm0t1kwWo

Hop aboard the Gronk Ship.