One of the primary contributing factors to the New England Patriots’ disappointing performance in 2023 was a series of injuries in all three phases of the game. Among the most prominent players lost was first-round cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who had played some encouraging football before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in October.
Despite the premature end to his rookie campaign, the future appears to be bright for Gonzalez — starting in 2024.
Hard facts
Name: Christian Gonzalez
Position: Cornerback
Opening day age: 22 (6/28/2002)
Size: 6’2”, 205 lbs
Jersey number: 0
Contract status: Signed through 2026, plus 5th-year option (2027 or 2028 UFA)
Experience
Playing various roles during his high school career at The Colony in his Texas hometown and being named all-district in both his junior and senior seasons, Gonzalez entered the college level as a four-star recruit.