Why Devin McCourty is ‘excited' about rookie CB Christian Gonzalez originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
If anyone is qualified to assess rookie New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, it's Devin McCourty.
Before Gonzalez, the Patriots hadn't picked a cornerback in the first round of the NFL Draft since they selected McCourty out of Rutgers with the 27th overall pick in 2010. Gonzalez, a star at Oregon, was the 17th overall selection this year.
Obviously, McCourty can relate to what Gonzalez is going through as he gets accustomed to life in the NFL.