Christian Gonzalez

Christian Gonzalez

23-Year-Old CornerbackCB
New England Patriots
2026 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Christian Gonzalez in 2026. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a four-year, $15.1 million contract with the Patriots in July of 2023.
Contract option picked up
CBNew England Patriots
April 28, 2026
The Patriots have exercised Gonzalez's fifth-year contract option, Mark Daniels of masslive.com reports.
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As a result of the expected move, Gonzalez -- who was a Pro Bowler last season -- is in line to earn $18.1 million in 2027. Beyond that, it's still plausible that the 2023 third-rounder lands a lucrative extension from the Patriots down the road. Gonzalez is coming of a 2025 regular season in which he recorded a career-high 69 tackles and 10 defensed passes in 14 games while working as a starting cornerback opposite Carlton Davis.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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New England PatriotsPatriots 2025 CB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

116486%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Christian Gonzalez's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
205 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.38 sec
 
Vertical Jump
41.5 in
 
Broad Jump
133 in
 
Bench Press
14 reps
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.00 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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In his second year as a pro, Gonzalez recorded 59 total tackles, 11 pass defenses, two of which were interceptions, and a fumble recovery over 16 regular-season contests in 2024. The 2023 first-rounder is a rising star in a New England defense that now includes free-agent addition Carlton Davis, giving the team a nice one-two combo at outside cornerback.
A torn labrum in his shoulder limited Gonzalez to four regular-season games as a rookie, but now that the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is back in action, he's slated to claim a key role in New England's secondary this coming season. Along with Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones, Gonzalez forms the nucleus of the team's cornerback group, and provided he can stay healthy, the Oregon product will have an opportunity to achieve IDP relevance in his second campaign as a pro.
Gonzalez, who surprisingly fell to the Patriots in the No. 17 slot of the 2023 NFL Draft, profiles as the "toolsiest" corner in his class at 6-2, 201 pounds with 4.38 speed and the length to stick on the outside. Not only was the Oregon product a great value, he also fills what was considered one of the team's top pre-draft needs. As a result, Gonzalez should challenge for reps immediately opposite Jonathan Jones.
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Enjoys another strong campaign
CBNew England Patriots
February 14, 2026
Gonzalez played in 14 regular-season contests (all starts) in 2025, recording 69 tackles and 10 defensed passes.
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No designation for Sunday
CBNew England Patriots
January 16, 2026
Gonzalez (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans.
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Questionable for Sunday
CBNew England Patriots
Concussion
January 16, 2026
Gonzalez (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Texans, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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Logs full practice Thursday
CBNew England Patriots
Concussion
January 15, 2026
Gonzalez (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Looks to practice Wednesday
CBNew England Patriots
Concussion
January 14, 2026
Gonzalez (concussion) is expected to practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Working toward long-term deal
CBNew England Patriots
March 31, 2026
The Patriots have begun extension negotiations with Gonzalez, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Mike Vrabel spoke with reporters at the NFL Annual Meetings on Tuesday and confirmed that the Patriots will pick up the fifth-year option on Gonzalez's rookie contract, but he also went on to note that the organization will prioritize retaining elite young talent on long-term deals, specifically naming Gonzalez. The team will reportedly attempt to finalize a deal with Gonzalez in the next couple of months.
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