"Rob Gronkowski was deemed a medical risk because of a back injury. Aaron Hernandez had the proverbial character issues draped around his neck like an albatross.

Well aware of all of this, the Patriots still drafted the tight ends two rounds apart in 2010, and the results speak for themselves. Gronkowski established records for touchdown receptions by a tight end (17) as well as receiving yardage (1,327). Hernandez turned in a highly productive season as well, catching 79 balls for 910 yards and seven TDs."