Oregon coach explains why Pats are 'perfect fit' for Christian Gonzalez originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
You never know how well a rookie's game will translate to the NFL, but all signs point toward Christian Gonzalez being a slam-dunk first-round pick for the New England Patriots.
The 20-year-old cornerback out of Oregon was selected 17th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. The pick earned high grades from experts around the league who believe the Patriots perfectly addressed one of their top positions of need.