Antonio Gates was born in Detroit and played his entire 16-year career with the Chargers organization.
His 116 career receiving touchdowns are the most among all tight ends and the seventh-most overall in league history. A five-time All-Pro selection, Gates is the Chargers’ franchise leader in receptions (955), receiving yards (11,841) and touchdowns.
The Athletic‘s Daniel Popper has identified the one key attribute, above all else, that propelled Gates to greatness:
📝 “While his greatness was rooted in many attributes — explosiveness, power, spatial awareness, toughness, route running, hands — there is one trait that vaulted him from college basketball star to the very top of an entirely different sport.”
Check out his piece at the link below.
Antonio Gates’ prowess in crucial situations vaulted Chargers star into Hall of Fame
