New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez admitted he felt extra motivated to prove people wrong at the next level.
Gonzalez was the third corner taken in the 2023 NFL draft behind Devon Witherspoon and Emmanuel Forbes. The Oregon product has bounced back in a major way after missing most of his rookie season with a shoulder injury.
He is standing toe-to-toe with the best receivers in football and coming out on the winning end on a regular basis. His stellar play has begun to warrant Pro Bowl and All-Pro considerations.
"At the time, it was motivation.