Gronk's Hall of Fame Bid: Patriots Fans, Stay Tuned

On April 2nd, Rob Gronkowski leads the pack as the top nominee for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame this year.

The greatest tight end of his era is battling seven other standouts for the Red Jacket and the team's top individual honor.

We're talking full-back Mosy to Tupu, wide receiver Wes Welker, guard Logan Mankins, defensive tackle Julius Adams, linebacker Donna Hightower, safety.

Lawyer Maloy, and kicker Adam Venetieri, all at least four years past retirement.

Gronk stands out as the heavy favorite to cruise into the finalists.

Drafted in the second round back in 2010, he exploded onto the scene right away and owned the tight end spot by year two.

Sure, injuries slowed him down and he stepped away after 2018, but his legacy towers over the rest.

Patriots fans adore Gronk as the ultimate party guy and game changer, lighting up 132 regular season and playoff games with.

92 touchdowns.

He snagged three Super Bowl rings here, earned four first team all pro nods, and landed on the NFL's team of the 2010s plus the 100th.

Anniversary squad.

Dudes prime for the pro football hall two.

Next week, a 23-member panel of journalists and ex-pats like Ernie Adams and Dante Skarnekia drops the three finalists.

Then it's fan vote time to crown the 36th inductee.

With Gronk in the mix, this vote's got that dynasty vibe, Patriots nation, stay locked in for the fireworks.

That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.