The New England Patriots had some inside information about Christian Gonzalez entering the 2023 NFL Draft. Recently-hired offensive line coach Adrian Klemm and the young cornerback spent last season together at the University of Oregon.
While they worked on different sides of the ball, Klemm still got a close look at Gonzalez’s potential and big-play ability.
“He came in the same time I did, with the transfer and everything,” Klemm told reporters at Gillette Stadium on Friday. “He was a big playmaker for us so I was always aware of him. He was one of our better players — the best player on our team probably.