Tony Gonzalez
Inducted:
2019
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
247 lb (112 kg)
Born:
February 27, 1976
Torrance, California, U.S.
Position:
Tight End
College:
California (1994–1996)
Tony Gonzalez is widely regarded as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history. Over 17 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons, Gonzalez redefined the position with his combination of size, athleticism, and consistency. He finished his career with 1,325 receptions, the most ever by a tight end and second-most by any player at the time of his retirement.
Known for his durability, Gonzalez missed only two games in his entire career and was a reliable target in every offensive scheme. He was selected to 14 Pro Bowls, earned 6 First-Team All-Pro honors, and recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in four different seasons.
Beyond statistics, Gonzalez helped usher in the era of the modern receiving tight end. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019, a fitting honor for a player whose excellence, leadership, and longevity raised the bar for future generations.
Gonzalez's Awards and Honors
- 6× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001, 2003, 2008, 2012)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007)
- 14× Pro Bowl (1999–2008, 2010–2013)
- Member of NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
NFL Records
- NFL receptions leader (2004)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Most career receiving yards by a tight end: 15,127
- Most career receptions by a tight end: 1,325
NFL Teams
Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)
Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013)
NFL Draft:
1997: 1st round, 13th pick
Kansas City Chiefs
Number Worn:
88
NFL Stats
Seasons:
1997–2013
Games Played:
270
Games Started:
254
Receptions:
1,325
Receiving Yards:
15,127
Receiving Touchdowns:
111
100+ Yard Games:
31