2012 Top 25 Under 25: #13 Rob Gronkowski

Born: May 14, 1989 (age 22)
Team: New England Patriots
Position: TE

Odd to have a tight end be up this high on the list, but not after the season Gronk just had. Last year Gronk had 90 catcher for 1,327 yards (14.7 average) and 17 TDs. Not to mention the 258 yards and 3 TDs he had in the playoffs also. That is just insane. He might be one of the dumbest people in the NFL, but the kid is a beast and at age 22 we could be seeing one of the great TE's of all time if he can stay healthy.

Look at the record he has already set (Wiki)...

- Youngest player with 3 touchdown receptions in a game: 21 years, 214 days (2010, vs. Pittsburgh Steelers)

- Youngest player with 3 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)

I do worry about his health long term, but when you're 22 and setting records like that you know you're one of the best in the NFL.