No tight end of the last twenty years changed how the position was covered quite like Rob Gronkowski. He arrived in New England as a second-round pick out of Arizona in 2010, and by 2011 he had turned the position into a vertical weapon, piling up 90 catches for 1,327 yards and 17 touchdowns in a single season. At 6'6" and around 265 pounds, he was too big for safeties and too fast for linebackers, and he spent nine seasons making that mismatch look routine. A Rob Gronkowski jersey is not just Patriots gear; it is a piece of the most successful run any NFL franchise has ever put together, and this guide walks through every style we stock, plus how each version fits.
| Version | Color | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl LII Bound | Black, red or white | $69.95 | Fans who want the 2017 season story |
| Super Bowl LIII Bound | Navy blue or white | $69.95 | The last ring Gronkowski won in Foxborough |
| 2018 Lights Out Color Rush | Black | $69.95 | Night-game nights and casual wear |
| 2019 Black Gold Edition | Black with gold | $69.95 | Collectors who want a final-season look |
What Rob Gronkowski's No. 87 means to Patriots fans
Gronkowski's Patriots career ran from 2010 to 2018, and the numbers hold up against any tight end in league history. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and a four-time first-team All-Pro, and he finished his New England years with 521 catches for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns in the regular season. He won three Super Bowls in Foxborough, including the 2014 season win over Seattle and the 2016 season comeback from 28-3 against Atlanta. In the loss to Philadelphia that ended the 2017 season, he still caught nine passes for 116 yards and two scores, a Super Bowl line no other tight end has matched.
He retired after the 2018 season, then returned in 2020 to join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay and win one more ring. That second act did nothing to dilute the Foxborough legacy. When fans argue about the greatest tight end ever, Gronkowski's name is always in the conversation, and that is exactly why his gear still moves the way it does.
Is a Rob Gronkowski jersey still worth buying?
Yes, and the reason is simpler than nostalgia. Gronkowski spent nine seasons with one franchise and produced at a level few tight ends have matched, won three Super Bowls there and retired with a receiving line that still ranks among the best ever posted by a tight end. That combination makes his No. 87 jersey a stable purchase rather than a trend: the player is not changing teams, the number is tied to a specific era of Patriots football, and the styles we stock cover both the Super Bowl runs and the regular-season alternates. Pricing is also predictable, with every Gronkowski version we carry listed at $69.95, and each one is stitched with sewn numbers and a sewn nameplate rather than screen-printed graphics. If you want a jersey that reads as a specific chapter of Patriots history rather than a generic team shirt, No. 87 delivers it.
Every Rob Gronkowski jersey style we carry
The New England catalog around No. 87 breaks into three families: Super Bowl Bound jerseys from the 2017 and 2018 seasons, the black Lights Out Color Rush look from 2018, and the 2019 Black Gold edition that arrived in what turned out to be his final New England season. The LII Bound set is the widest, in black, red and white, while the LIII Bound styles come in navy blue and white.
The lighter, whiter styles work well for September and October games, while the black Lights Out and Black Gold options are the ones people reach for once the weather turns. Every version carries the same stitched build and the same $69.95 price, so the choice comes down to which chapter you want to wear.
Fit, sizing and care for stitched Patriots jerseys
These are stitched jerseys, which means the numbers, letters and nameplate are sewn rather than heat-pressed, so the sizing question matters more than it does with a t-shirt. If you plan to wear it over a sweatshirt, size up one from your normal t-shirt size. If you want the trimmer, on-field look, take your standard size and expect a relaxed drop through the shoulders.
Care is straightforward. Turn the jersey inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle, and skip the dryer entirely, because heat is what breaks down stitched thread and printed patches over time. Hang it to dry and it will hold its shape and color for years. Steam out wrinkles rather than ironing over the numbers or patches.
Styling No. 87 on game day and beyond
Navy, red and white are the easiest colors in the Patriots palette to build around, and a Gronkowski jersey works with jeans, khakis or a plain hoodie underneath. The black Lights Out and Black Gold versions are the ones that read as streetwear, which is why they show up so often outside the stadium.
If you are filling out a Patriots collection, the obvious companions are the quarterback and receiver jerseys from the same run. A Tom Brady Patriots jersey covers the dynasty era from the other side of the huddle, and the slot receiver who converted so many of those third downs has his own guide in our Julian Edelman jersey breakdown. Fans following the current roster can compare the new signal-caller in the Drake Maye jersey guide, then browse the full New England Patriots jersey collection to see every style and colorway in one place.
Do these Rob Gronkowski jerseys run true to size?
They run close to standard US sizing with a relaxed athletic cut. Most fans order their normal t-shirt size for a fitted look and one size up if they plan to wear a hoodie underneath.
Is the lettering stitched or printed?
Stitched. Every Gronkowski style we stock has sewn numbers, sewn letters and a sewn nameplate, not screen-printed graphics.
Which version is the best first buy?
The black Super Bowl LII Bound jersey is the most popular starting point because it pairs No. 87 with the season that produced his biggest Super Bowl stat line.
Do these ship inside the United States?
Yes. Orders ship from our US warehouse, and standard delivery usually lands in 5 to 8 business days.
Pick the Gronkowski version that matches the season you remember most, and you get a stitched jersey that will outlast any single season of roster turnover. Browse the full New England Patriots collection to line No. 87 up next to the rest of the dynasty.
