Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to follow up Super Bowl victory with Jimmy Kimmel appearance

Fresh off his Super Bowl victory, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' tonight.

Gronkowski had six receptions for 68 yards in the Patriots' 28-24 win in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday night, with a 22-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Needless to say, he was pretty excited about the team's fourth Lombardi trophy in 14 years.

'Gronk,' as he's affectionately known to Patriots fans, was awarded the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year the day before the Super Bowl at the NFL Honors ceremony. He missed the entire NFL pre-season while still recovering from a torn right ACL and MCL he suffered at the end of 2013.

To pass the time while waiting for what will undoubtedly be an entertaining interview on Kimmel, check out Gronkowski's interview with ESPN The Magazine from December. Or just look at these photos of him holding tiny kittens.

PHOTOS: Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski poses with adorable kittens

Watch Rob Gronkowski tonight on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' at 11:35 ET | 10:35 CT on ABC!