Ever wonder how Rob Gronkowski became 'Gronk,' the fun loving, goofy, party animal that is also a dedicated, talented, hard working freak of a football star. I certainly have and this video gives you a little insight into the life of Gronk before pro football.

'I still wish I was a kid, being a kid was the best age ever, I mean, you could do whatever and you couldn't get in trouble.' Obviously that is a quote from Rob Gronkowski. Seems to fit him perfectly.

Michael McCrudden of Before They Were Famous on YouTube put this piece together highlighting some of the events in Gronk's earlier years before he was drafted by the Patriots.

According to the video, Gronk planned on being the NFL's most dominating tight end AND one of footballs leading funnymen. Mission accomplished. It's just who he is and thank goodness the league is not trying to stifle that.

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