Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback for the New England Patriots, received a significant recognition on January 10, being named to the AP Second-Team All-Pro after a standout second season in the NFL. Many believed he was unjustly excluded from the Pro Bowl despite his impressive performance.

Gonzalez, who was drafted in 2023, quickly established himself as a top player, boasting a 76.0 rating from Pro Football Focus. His stats include a 44% completion rate against him, illustrating his defensive prowess. At just 22 years old, he is viewed as a future star for the Patriots.