The GOATs, Gronk and Gonzalez
There are eight modern-era tight ends in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A ninth will no doubt be added Saturday when the 48 selectors meet in Atlanta and make Tony Gonzalez a member of the Class of 2019. Here is a look at the eight Hall of Famers, Gonzalez and Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who might be playing his final game in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday.
PlayerYrs.All-ProPro BowlGamesCatchesTDs
Hall of Famers
Dave Casper11 4514737852
John Mackey103513933138
Mike Ditka122515842743
Ozzie Newsome131319866247
Kellen Winslow93510954145
Shannon Sharpe144820481562
Charlie Sanders103712833631
Jackie Smith160521048040
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Tony Gonzalez 176142701,325111
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Rob Gronkowski94511552179
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