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Here are the top tight end prospects in the NFL Draft

Following Rob Gronkowski’s announcement on Sunday that he is indeed retiring, the Patriots have a hole at the tight end position that the team might look to fill in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Gronkowski led the NFL with 79 touchdown receptions in nine seasons with New England, while his five seasons with 10 or more touchdowns was the most by a tight end in league history. He also played in 16 playoff games with 81 receptions for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns, all records for the position.

Now, the Patriots are faced with the task of finding Tom Brady his new tight end.