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Natalie Miller

Draft reaction: Patriots select Christian Gonzalez No. 17 overall

After a bit of a surprise selection with Emmanuel Forbes the New England Patriots found themselves with perhaps the most gifted cornerback in the class in Oregon Ducks defensive back Christian Gonzalez.

Gonzalez has an elite athletic profile, with excellent length, speed, and fluid athleticism that projects very well at the next level. He was elite for Oregon after transferring from Colorado, putting up four interceptions after having none in his career at that point in his career.

Gonzalez should be an immediate boost to an already elite Patriots defense. An excellent man cover corner who has elite closing speed and an athletic profile that can fit right into Bill Belichick’s defensive scheme and add yet another dynamic defensive back to a sticky secondary.

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