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Rob Gronkowski and GF Camille Kostek. Photo credits: Instagram and Imagn
October 6, 2025 By  NFL

“I Smell Air Balls”: Rob Gronkowski’s GF Camille Kostek Steals Spotlight Going Public With His Alter Ego At Red-Blue

Rob Gronkowski, a former NFL tight end, is known for being a fun-loving guy both on and off the field. A couple of days back, Gronkowski showed everyone that he still has not lost his sense of fun at the Arizona Wildcats Red-Blue Game. Gronk showed up in costume dressed as ‘Rocky Gronkstone’ while wearing a wig with a headband and a hilariously painted-on moustache.

Gronkowski’s look definitely caught the eye of the crowd, including that of his girlfriend Camille Kostek. Kostek shared a number of snaps she took on ‘Gronkstone’ on the court while also posting a video of her having a conversation with her boyfriend’s alter ego in the locker room.

Dec 6, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and his girlfriend, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Camille Kostek pose for the Jumbotron during the second half of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Dec 6, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and his girlfriend, Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Camille Kostek pose for the Jumbotron during the second half of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

“I needed to tell you I’m breaking up with Rob and I just want to go on a date with you,” Rob Gronkowski’s girlfriend Camille Kostek says to him in the video as he is dressed as ‘Rocky Gronkstone’, as shared by the PopStrom X account.

“Rob Branky, round star from the Buffalo State Penitentiary. And I just got out and I’m bada**,” Rob Gronkowski jokingly responds, all the while staying in character.

“Oh, you look like you smell” Kostek said to Gronk a.k.a. Rocky Gronkstone.

“I smell like air balls” Gronkowski replies to Kostek.

The Red-Blue game had the Red team winning with a very tight 45-44 final score. Of course, Rob Gronkowski’s appearance was one of the best highlights of the night as the retired four-time Super Bowl-winning tight end entertained the crowd with his many impressive dunks.

Rob Gronkowski Is Offended By Tom Brady’s Comments

Meanwhile, Rob Gronkowski had to hear a heartbreaking statement coming from none other than his former teammate and close friend, Tom Brady. Brady and Gronk were seated next to each other in the panel for Fox NFL Sunday, where the seven-time Super Bowl winner discussed the performance of the New England Patriots.

Feb 7, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrate after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images (Patriots)
Feb 7, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) and tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrate after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

“Right now, Drake Maye’s playing with the greatest tight end in the history of the New England Patriots, Hunter Henry.” Tom Brady said, immediately sparking a series of “WOWs” from Rob Gronkowski himself.

Of course, the friendly banter between the two close buddies was warmly welcomed by the audience and the rest of the members of the panel. Gronkowski has already created history with the Patriots as one of their best tight ends, even managing to win three Super Bowls with the team with Tom Brady as his quarterback. 

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Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski after winning the Superbowl in 2021. Photo provided by NBC Sports.

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