Most receiving TDs through the first 50 games of an NFL tight end's career
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Rob Gronkowski leads with 42 receiving TDs through his first 50 games, first of 479 tight ends. Sam LaPorta is already 7th, with 23 receiving TDs through his 49 games.
42game 150
- Rob Gronkowski
- Jimmy Graham
- Julius Thomas
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski2010 – 2013 | 42 | |
| Jimmy Graham2010 – 2013 | 33 | |
| Julius Thomas2011 – 2016 | 33 | |
| Antonio Gates2003 – 2006 | 29 | |
| Kellen Winslow1979 – 1983 | 27 | |
| Raymond Chester1970 – 1973 | 23 | |
| Sam LaPorta2023 – 202649 of 50 games | 23 | |
| Chris Cooley2004 – 2007 | 22 | |
| Mark Andrews2018 – 2021 | 22 | |
| Tyler Eifert2013 – 2019 | 22 | |
| Eric Green1990 – 1994 | 21 | |
| Cameron Brate2014 – 2018 | 20 | |
| Hunter Henry2016 – 2020 | 20 | |
| Jordan Matthews2014 – 2017 | 20 | |
| Jordan Reed2013 – 2017 | 20 | |
| Rich Caster1970 – 1973 | 20 | |
| Vernon Davis2006 – 2009 | 20 | |
| Dave Casper1974 – 1977 | 19 | |
| Heath Miller2005 – 2008 | 19 | |
| Jim Mitchell1969 – 1972 | 19 | |
| Bubba Franks2000 – 2003 | 18 | |
| Kevin Boss2007 – 2011 | 18 | |
| Kyle Rudolph2011 – 2015 | 18 | |
| Tucker Kraft2023 – 202647 of 50 games | 18 | |
| Aaron Hernandez2010 – 2012inactive after 38 games | 18 | |
| Bob Trumpy1968 – 1971 | 17 | |
| Bob Tucker1970 – 1973 | 17 | |
| Daniel Graham2002 – 2006 | 17 |
Method
- Box scores start in 1960, so 36 careers that began earlier aren't here.