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Two Patriots defenders make Bill Belichick’s list of best young players

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced his midseason ‘All-Belichick’ team for rookies and second-year players during a recent episode of his podcast “Coach.”

A pair of Patriots made the list. Keion White was selected at defensive end, and Christian Gonzalez was selected at cornerback.

White, who posted all four of his sacks in the first two games of the season, was picked alongside Rams linebacker Jared Verse, Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu, and Texans linebacker Will Anderson.

White, a 2023 second-round pick, was the only non-first rounder of that group.