Instant reaction as Patriots select Christian Gonzalez 17th overall
The Patriots traded down, but still landed a player many projected to go in the top 10.
After moving down to the 17th overall pick, sending the 14th pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England selected cornerback Christian Gonzalez out of the University of Oregon.
Listen to live reaction to the pick from Rich Keefe's All-Night Draft Party by clicking on the audio player above.
Gonzalez transferred to Oregon from Colorado in 2022 and was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team after recording 50 tackles, seven pass breakups and four interceptions this season.
He is listed at 6-foot-2, 201 pounds. Gonzalez is fast and athletic and scouting reports widely consider him to be especially great in man coverage, which should him make a good fit in the Patriots' defense.
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