When it comes to NFL draft steals, the New England Patriots may have perfected the art form.
First, it was seventh-round draft pick Tom Brady, who turned out to be a good quarterback. And while former Oregon Duck cornerback Christian Gonzalez can't be considered a steal as he was the 17th overall pick, there wasn't a lot of fanfare over the pick in the Boston area.
Perhaps there should have been.
In the NFL's list of Top 100 players that the league is publishing as the 2025 season approaches, Gonzalez comes in on that list at No.