Here is a 2023 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the New England Patriots:
Round 1 (No. 17 overall, from Steelers) — Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon: The 6-1, 197-pound All-Pac-12 performer had four INTs and seven passes defensed in 2022 and showcased his explosiveness at the combine, running a 4.38 40-yard dash, posting a 41½-inch vertical leap and broad jumping 11 feet, 1 inch. Given the value here and Gonzalez's ability to play man or zone, he's a good fit for a team that needs help at corner – especially at a time when New England will be in the unfamiliar position of facing a superior quarterback in all of its divisional games.