Middle school tight end Madden San Miguel has become a social media sensation as “Baby Gronk.” He and his family have capitalized on his resemblance to legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski, which has earned him some fame. According to 247Sports, Lane Kiffin’s LSU is already keeping an eye on Miguel.
This week, he shared some of his highlights on social media. The clip showed him outplaying an unnamed Texas school.
“Baby Gronk goes off for 3TDs on a powerhouse in Texas,” the caption read.
Fans reacted to the post on X, with several claiming the opposing team didn’t look that athletic.
“This kid gets so much hate it’s crazy, He is a natural football player,” one fan said.
“this is the arch Manning affect all over again. Have your son play against small town competition,” wrote one fan.
Others were less critical and had more specific advice for the middle school player.
A few fans poked at the middle schooler’s star persona.
A few fans did see significant potential in Baby Gronk.
Who is Baby Gronk?
Madden San Miguel is a middle school player out of Ponder, Texas, who represents the local high school. According to 247Sports, he’s already 5’11” and weighs 170 pounds at 13. He’s in the class of 2031.
The recruiting website reports that, in addition to LSU, Murray State and Delaware State are showing interest in him.
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