New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez established himself as one of the NFL's best players at his position in just his second season, earning a Second-Team All-Pro selections for his efforts.
The Patriots selected Gonzalez with the 18th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, hoping he would solidify a secondary that had been slipping. He played in just four games during his rookie campaign due to a shoulder injury, which had many already labeling him a potential bust.
But the 23-year-old really answered the bell last year, registering 59 tackles, a couple of interceptions and 11 passes defended in 16 games.