The New England Patriots are one of the hottest up-and-coming teams in the NFL right now. While all eyes are on the play of second-year quarterback Drake Maye, on the defensive side of the ball, Christian Gonzalez has been earning his fair share of praise as well.

After earning All-Pro Second Team honors in 2024, Gonzalez has suited up for New England’s past six games after missing the start of the season with a hamstring injury. During that time, the Pats have not lost a game, rattling off six straight wins to push their record to 7-2.

In only his third season in the league, it’s clear that Gonzalez is one of the top cornerbacks in the league. A big new contract will come his way in the near future, and he was recently predicted to earn a four-year, $140 million extension over the

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