If 2012 was the "Year of the Quarterback," then the tight end position was its main beneficiary. Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots shattered the single-season record for touchdown catches by a tight end, and Jimmy Graham of the New Orleans Saints topped 1,300 receiving yards and caught 99 passes. However, many teams aren't blessed with such dominant players at the position, and NFL squads looking to improve at tight end will likely look to this group of college football standouts first.
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The 2011 season for Patriots' tight ends was nothing short of prolific. Rob Gronkowski set the single season record for touchdowns by a tight end en route to leading the NFL in touchdown receptions with 17. Couple that with his 1300... Read Post
Entering the 2012 season, only two tight ends in NFL history have had three seasons with 10 or more receiving touchdowns. On Sunday, Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots caught his ninth and tenth touchdowns of the season, joi... Read Post
Tight end Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots tied an NFL record for touchdowns in a season by a tight end with his 13th score of the year last week, and the second-year pro leads off the top fantasy plays at his position in ... Read Post