Rob Gronkowski just became the first New England Patriots player and first tight end to appear on the cover of one of the highest grossing video-game series of all-time.
He's the first Arizona Wildcat to appear on the cover, too.
Gronkowski, a four-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, will appear on the cover of Madden NFL 17. The announcement was made official on ESPN's SportsCenter on Thursday afternoon.
Rob Gronkowski will grace the cover of Madden 17. #LIVEonSC pic.twitter.com/stljpsiLZi
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 12, 2016
The 26-year-old Gronkowski played for the Wildcats from 2007-09. He set UA single-game, season and career records for a tight end in total receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.
Gronkowski sat out his junior season with a back injury and then decided to declare for the NFL Draft after the season. He became a world champion in 2015 when he helped guide the Patriots to the Super Bowl XLIX championship in Glendale.
It's been quite a day for Gronk, as he appeared on the cover of GQ magazine earlier on Thursday.
Proud to be the June cover of @GQMagazine!
Check it out here:https://t.co/sPRtrwBeI9 pic.twitter.com/pt6UHaaqTA— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) May 12, 2016
