How Tim Tebow helped the Patriots draft Rob Gronkowski

Fox Sports NFL Studio analyst Rob Gronkowski during a Fox Sports media party in advance of Super Bowl LIX at Convention Center.Rob Gronkowski's career with the New England Patriots is the stuff of legends. From towering spikes to clutch playoff performances, Gronk’s legacy is cemented in NFL history. But what many don’t know is that his path to New England only opened up because of a surprising twist—Tim Tebow's selection in the 2010 NFL Draft.

In a recent episode of his Dudes on Dudes podcast with Julian Edelman, Gronkowski revealed just how close he came to wearing a Baltimore Ravens jersey. According to Gronk, the Ravens were set to take him with the 25th overall pick. Baltimore's front…