Selected by broncos in the seventh round 192nd player overall of the 1990 nfl draft. Quarterback running back wide receiver tight end defensive. Most career wins, regular season plus post season, by a starting quarterback. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. The story of miamis recordsetting 2004 nfl draft class. Also included are all applicable records from the american football league, 196069. Rewriting the record book is obviously part of it, but when you needed a big block, needed to convert that first down, needed a steadying voice in the huddle or leadership in the locker room, that was antonio. Shannon sharpe pro football hall of fame official site. The following records reflect all available official information on the national football league from its formation in 1920 to date. The league expanded the regular season from a 14game schedule to 16 games, where it has remained since. Oct 10, 2015 rob gronkowski has more touchdowns in his nfl career than games started for the new england patriots. Format includes a quick position overview, my grading scale and what the number means, the summary and final grade from my final report on my top 15, a quick additional note on the player, and my ranks 1625 with grades only. Nfl tight end players rosters national football league espn. He played college football for the university of iowa, earned unanimous allamerican honors, and was recognized as the top college tight end in the nation.
Nfl leaders, football records, nfl leaderboards profootball. What is the single season touchdown record for a tight end in. But for a long time, he ate like an average american. Heres a look at the chiefs records and milestones from. The longtime san diego chargers veteran tied tony gonzalezs record for most career touchdowns by. Hernandezs career came to an abrupt end in 20 after his arrest and conviction for the murder of odin lloyd.
Simply the best book by a former player about life in the nfl that you will read. Its also the fourthbest for a tight end in the combines record book. The 1978 nfl season was the 59th regular season of the national football league. Five records the chiefs smashed on sunday night football. Antonio gates ties record for most tds by a tight end. Build your own custom leaderboards with the play index. Aaron josef hernandez november 6, 1989 april 19, 2017 was an american football tight end in the national football league nfl and convicted murderer. The tight end may still not be the most popular position in the nfl but its certainly en vogue right now. Apr 19, 2016 in the past decade at tight end, the hurricanes have the most nfl starts, the secondmost pro bowl appearances behind tennessee, and tied for the thirdmost nfl draft picks behind usc and notre. Best tight ends in nfl history top ten list thetoptens. That was one of several records to fall on the night as philadelphia pulled off a 43. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The star tight end won three super bowls in his career. The eagles and patriots combined for the most yards 1,151 in any game in nfl history in super bowl lii.
Most receptions in a season for tight ends in nfl history. Nfl record for receiving yards in a game by tight end. A look at what nfl teams really want from a tight end, why twotight end sets create an advantage, the patriots after gronk, and the top 10 tight. So naturally, the tight end is in the middle of tearing through the nfl postseason record book. During an nfl meeting in northbrook, illinois, on august 8, league team owners selected roger goodell, the nfls thencurrent chief operating officer, as the new commissioner. Gronk continued to climb the ranks of the nfls most prolific playoff tight ends with a strong game against the titans in the divisional round and a 21yard catch against the jaguars in the afc championship game. He retired 17 seasons later as the alltime leader in catches, yards and touchdowns by a tight end. But hooper is a twotime pro bowler and has performed as the top tight end in the 2016 class.
Tony romo and jason witten of the cowboys have more completions than any quarterbacktight end combination in the nfl since 1991, as far back as stats can go. List of national football league records individual. Seahawks general manager john schneider calls lsu tight endwide receiver stephen sullivan before selecting him at no. The next year, he caught a careerbest six touchdowns. These records could be toppled by seasons end if some of the nfls best players keep up the pace.
List of national football league records individual wikipedia. He has the most receptions by a tight end in super bowl history with 23, as well as the most receiving yards by. Most career wins, regular season, by a starting quarterback. Historical nfl leaders, afl leaders and nfl records. While gonzalez made an immediate impact as a rookie, his breakout season came during his third year when he led the chiefs. Aaron hernandez hernandez with the patriots in 2011 no. Jun 25, 2014 the nfl may be embracing tight ends, but history suggests the transition to the nfl is harder for them than most. Gregory walter olsen born march 11, 1985 is an american football tight end for the seattle seahawks of the national football league nfl. Rob gronkowski retires as the alltime leader among tes in yards per game 68.
Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks. The patriots drafted the former university of georgia tight end in the first round of the 2004 nfl draft. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be effective blockers. Jason witten isnt the best tight end in football anymore as his prime. He holds an nfl record as the first tight end in league history to record three consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards. Gronkowski is hauling in touchdowns at a pace beyond any tight end in nfl. Apr 20, 2019 gonzalez had six 100yard receiving games and set the tight end record with 25 catches for 268 yards in the final two games of the season. The official source for nfl news, video highlights, fantasy football, gameday coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Central michigans tyler conklin came in second, but was 3. Tony gonzalez pro football hall of fame official site. Wasnt the best notre dame tight end while at notre dame, but was possibly the best overall using his college and nfl stats combined. First or secondteam allpro honors five times and first or secondteam allafc honors six times. He ranks first in receptions 214, receiving yards 2,244 and second in.
Heres a look at the chiefs records and milestones from the. He played college football at the university of miami and was drafted by the chicago bears in the first round of the 2007 nfl draft. These records are not listed in the nfl record and fact book. Discover national football league team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. Ertz setting records stanford stars, led by zach ertz and andrew luck, put up record numbers in week four of the nfl zach ertz above, tight end for the philadelphia eagles. These records are not listed in nfl record and fact book.
Individuals eligible for rookie records are players who were in their first season of professional football and had not been on the. Bavaro was not only a great tight end, but he had the size and the look that if you met him in a dark alley you would want to get out of his way. Concerned about his longterm, postcareer health, tony decided to change his diet. Still only 26, the sixthyear tight end has 58 touchdowns in 68 career games, 57 of which he.
What the buccaneers expect from rob gronkowski picks. What is the single season touchdown record for a tight end. Jan 01, 2017 antonio gates has staked his claim as one of the best tight ends of all time. Jul 11, 2019 so he has to be the best tight end in cowboys. Highest passer rating, career 1,500 attempts steve young, tampa bay, 198586. First or secondteam allpro honors five times and first or. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Coates had 96 catches for 1,174 yards and seven touchdowns that season, rewriting the record books for the tight end. Dallas dean clark born june 12, 1979 is a former american football tight end who played 11 seasons in the national football league nfl. He finished his 10year career with 499 catches for 5,555 yards and 50. He was drafted by the indianapolis colts in the first round of the 2003 nfl draft and he was a. Kellen winslow ii, tight end in the leadup to the draft, many nfl teams had shown interest in miamis top two linebackers, jonathan vilma and d.
Antonio gates has staked his claim as one of the best tight ends of all time. On march 20, 2006, paul tagliabue announced his plans to retire as nfl commissioner. Furthermore, the playoff format was expanded from 8 teams to 10 teams by. Rookie tight ends may end up disappointing many fantasy owners this season. Kelce has been one of the most dominant tight ends since he stepped into the league, and the stats hes piling up are putting him in the. Tagliabue continued to serve as commissioner until goodell officially replaced him on friday september 1.
The only other tight end with more than 10,000 receiving yards is shannon. Here are all of rob gronkowskis ridiculous nfl records. Before hes done, my hunch is, were going to be saying antonio gates. A perennial probowler, nfl tight end tony gonzalez has been an unstoppable force for all of his 12 years in the nfl. These records could be toppled by seasons end if some of the nfl s best players keep up the pace. Nfl tight end players rosters national football league.
Tight end te antonio gates, one of the most prolific. Antonio gates becomes nfls alltime td leader at tight end. The nfl may be embracing tight ends, but history suggests the transition to the nfl is harder for them than most. Some top qbtight end combinations in nfl history fox sports.
Not only did four different tight ends eclipse 1,000 yards receiving last season, the. In the past decade at tight end, the hurricanes have the most nfl starts, the secondmost pro bowl appearances behind tennessee, and tied for. Through the 2011 nfl season, tony gonzalez is the career leader in receiving yards by a tight end with,338 yards. Gonzalez had six 100yard receiving games and set the tight end record with 25 catches for 268 yards in the final two games of the season. Antonio gates still has a very real chance at breaking the record first and. The tight end te is a position in american football, arena football, and formerly canadian football, on the offense. Aaron josef hernandez november 6, 1989 april 19, 2017 was an american football tight end for the new england patriots of the national football league nfl and a convicted murderer. Quarterback running back wide receiver tight end defensive lineman linebacker defensive back kickoff kicker kick returner punter punt returner field goal kicker season. He had his best season in 2006, starting games and notching 643 receiving yards. Servicescoring alltime records national football league. For a more comprehensive list, see list of national football league rushing yards leaders. He has the most receptions by a tight end in super bowl history.
Antonio redefined what the tight end position looks like and is responsible for how we evaluate and view the position in todays nfl. He was, at various times, an extra wide receiver, a thirdstring tight end, and a. Several chiefs etched their names in the record books in 2018. Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players on activeinactive list by 4 p. Best tight ends from tight end university college football.
A productive player during his three seasons with the new england patriots, his career came to an abrupt end after his arrest and conviction for the murder of odin lloyd. He has the most receptions by a tight end in super bowl history with 23, as well as the most receiving yards by a tight end in super bowl history with 297. Odds on who will former patriots tight end rob gronkowski. Here is a list of the records in the national football league set by individual players. Rob gronkowski has more touchdowns in his nfl career than games started for the new england patriots. Graham barfield at shared that gronkowski is the alltime leader among tight ends in yards per game, touchdowns per game, and yards per target.