Fantasy Upside
There is a massive projected gap between the three elite TEs this season, including Gronkowski and the rest of the fantasy tight end field. Plus, Gronkowski's injury concerns have depressed his ADP compared to previous years. The early third round for Gronk has not been seen in some time. He's finished as a top-two TE in five of the past seven seasons in PPR. He could also be in line for a target boost with Brandin Cooks gone and Julian Edelman suspended four games.
Fantasy Downside
Gronk has had surgeries on his back, forearm and knee in recent years. He has missed 24 regular-season games the past five seasons because of those injuries. Due to his body frame and over-the-middle usage, he carries injury risk.
2018 Bottom Line
The price is right for Gronk in 2018. If he slips to the third round in your drafts, it should be close to an automatic pick. The upside far outweighs the injury risk.