Apparently, the historic career of tight end Rob Gronkowski almost never was—in a New England Patriots uniform, anyway. That's right, in a recent episode of his Dudes on Dudes podcast with Julian Edelman,

He said on the DudesOnDudes podcast that the Baltimore Ravens were planning to take him in the first round in 2010, but the Denver Broncos trading up to select quarterback Tim Tebow shook things up and ultimately led to Gronkowski falling to the New England Patriots in the second round.

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.