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  • New England Patriots receiver Aaron Hernandez (81) scores on a 17-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter in an AFC Divisional playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Broncos 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby L
  • New England Patriots receiver Aaron Hernandez scores on a 17-yard touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is congratulated by teammates Rob Gronkowski (87) and Aaron Hernandez (81) after his 2nd quarter touchdown catch against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline
  • New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez misses the pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the second quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) scores a touchdown past New York Giants strong safety Kenny Phillips (21) during the game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Farrell/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (rear center) throws a pass to tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE
  • New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez makes the game winning touchdown catch against the Dallas Cowboys. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

    • Hernandez playing for the Patriots in 2011
    Tight end
    Date of birth: (1989-11-06) November 6, 1989 (age 23)
    Place of birth: Bristol, Connecticut
    Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)
    High school: Bristol (CT) Central
    College: Florida
    NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
    Debuted in 2010 for the New England Patriots
    • New England Patriots (2010–present)
    Roster status: Active
    • Pro Bowl (2011)
    • AFC champion (2011)
    • Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (2010)
    • John Mackey Award (2009)
    • First-team All-American (2009)
    • First-team All-SEC (2009)
    • BCS National Championship (2009)
    • SEC Championship (2008)
    Receptions 175
    Receiving yards 1,956
    TD receptions 18

    Aaron Michael Hernandez (born November 6, 1989) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, was a member of a BCS National Championship team, earned All-American honors, and was recognized as the outstanding college tight end in the nation. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and was selected for the Pro Bowl following his second NFL season.

    On August 27, 2012, the Patriots signed Hernandez to a five-year extension, running through 2018, that includes a $12.5 million signing bonus, the largest signing bonus ever given to an NFL tight end, and the second-largest extension ever, after teammate Rob Gronkowski's.

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