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Patriots sign top draft picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White to complete 2023 rookie class

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As rookies reported back to Gillette Stadium, the top picks in the 2023 New England Patriots draft class became the last to get under contract.

First-round cornerback Christian Gonzalez and second-round defensive lineman Keion White both signed their deals on Friday, the organization announced.

Gonzalez, 21, landed at No. 17 overall in April. The transfer from Colorado to Oregon did so after starting 30 games and finishing with 50 tackles, four interceptions, one blocked field goal and first-team All-Pac 12 honors as a Ducks junior. His four-year, $15.102 million fully guaranteed contract carries a fifth-year option and a $7.