I still like Gronkowski to take away Deon place
The elder Gronkowski gives UA a nifty multi-dimensional threat in the backfield in 2009... A backfield blocking specialist at H-Back or motion back, Gronkowski quickly earned playing time and started seven games as the top at his position in 2008... Second-team All-Pac-10 Academic Football Team... Finished with eight receptions, but they went for 198 yards to lead the team at 24.8 yards per grab, most earning first downs... Two key receptions in bowl victory including a 24-yard touchdown catch and earlier grab for a first down on same drive... Touchdown catch at Oregon in his career-high outing (3-84)... Helped change complexion of motion-back position with the pass-catching ability, although his blocking ability remained a key to the playing time... Season-long 37-iyard TD catch against Ducks... One catch for 14-yard TD against Idaho... Played linebacker in his first UA season n '07...
Chris Gronkowski may not be the natural his brother is, but his strong weight room numbers suggest he's put in the work: 405-pound bench press, 600-pound squat and 345-pound power clean. He runs the 40 in "the low 4.7s."