Rob Gronkowski Reveals He Manifested Tom Brady Becoming His Quarterback When He Was In College

Like Montana to Rice, and Manning to Harrison, Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski was a collab that rewrote history books. But what if their iconic partnership wasn’t just a stroke of fate? What if it wasn’t just a calculated scouting pair? What if it was something that Gronk spoke into existence long before he ever stepped onto an NFL field?

As per the former TE, in the latest episode of Dudes on Dudes, that’s exactly what happened. During his conversation with Julian Edelman, Gronk reminisced how playing with Tom Brady was something he always knew he wanted.

Before the 2010 NFL Draft, Gronkowski was practicing at the University of Arizona, where he was interviewed after a game in which he dominated with a couple of TDs alongside his energetic celebrations.

During the interview, the reporter asked the TE to name the QB he’d love to share the locker room with in the NFL. Without any thought, Gronkowski blurted out Brady’s name, much to his intrigue.

“During the interview, the reporter asked me, ‘Who do you see as your quarterback in the NFL?’ Right on the spot, I said, ‘Tom Brady would be the best quarterback to have in the NFL, and he’d be a great fit for me.’ That was just my answer in the moment. I did my touchdown dances, finished the interview, and didn’t think much of it.”

But as fate would have it, his random response was followed by the Patriots bagging Gronk as the 42nd draft pick, while Brady was the 199th pick. And the rest, as they say, is history.

“It was like I manifested it back in college,” admitted Rob Gronkowski. Talk about talking things into existence.

That said, the ex-Bucs TE intriguingly revealed that his partner in TDs, Tom Brady is also a big believer in the power of manifestation.

Did Brady manifest his way to 7 Super Bowls?

Well, a common trait found in legends of the game is their unwavering belief and confidence in their abilities. Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady are amongst those people who call it manifestation. Winning seven Super Bowls is a mind-boggling feat—an achievement that needs a lot of key details to fall in your favor.

To manifest correctly as a player, all you can do is stay positive that the stars will align, while giving it your best shot — which is exactly what the GOAT did.

“He manifested all his Super Bowls. Right after winning one, he’d already have a clock counting down to the next,” Gronkowski added.

With that said, the Bucs TE was also quick to note that besides manifestation, luck too played a minor role in Brady’s success. The credit for the rest goes to the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s unreal discipline and longevity.

“You learn so much from him. He didn’t just rely on athletic ability—he showed up, did everything right, and put in the work. You can never argue against his success. Not one bit.”

Gronk and Brady’s tales are a testament to the magic that happens when preparation meets belief. What started as a college dream turned into one of the most memorable partnerships in the sport. Whether it was destiny or hard work or a combination of both, one can’t deny that Gronk got exactly what he envisioned and that is a rarity in sport.