Yahoo! Sports · Jul 17, 2025
Patriots Defender Given Questionable Spot On ESPN Ranking
The New England Patriots don’t get no respect.
*insert literally any Rodney Dangerfield joke*
ESPN has been periodically releasing position rankings over the summer, gathering votes by surveying executives, coaches and scouts around the NFL — none of which seem very fond of the talent at One Patriot Place. The Patriots had exactly one member of their roster rank this year, with Christian Gonzalez coming in at No. 6 on the cornerbacks list on Thursday.
“I think Gonzo is the next great one,” a veteran assistant said, per ESPN. “Skills, patience, length. He’s the closest thing to Pat (Surtain II). Smooth, big athlete, travels a lot, can matchup against the best guy.”
