New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is being thought of highly by NFL executives, despite only playing in four games last season. He was given an honorable mention in a top-10 cornerback rankings list, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
The list was compiled by the votes of NFL executives, scouts and coaches.
Gonzalez certainly made the most of his time throughout those four games. He covered some of the best receivers in the NFL, including A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill and CeeDee Lamb. He tallied 17 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception on the year.
He is back and fully healthy after suffering a torn shoulder labrum early last year, and there’s hope he can continue the dominant trend he started as a rookie.
One NFL executive claimed Gonzalez would have been high in his rankings, if he stayed healthy last season.
“I’d have him really high had he not gotten hurt [last season]. A stud,” an AFC executive said, per Fowler.
Gonzalez has all the traits to be one of the best corners in the game. Being put on a list like this after limited time on the field last season is a testament to that skill level and ability.
It’s going to be fun watching him return after such a disappointing end to last season. It will be another chance to show why he is the future of the secondary in New England.