Player
Christian Gonzalez
CB
Christian Gonzalez: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
3-year career, 1 healthy peak. The 2024 11 PDs + 2025 10 PDs as the Patriots' lockdown CB.
TrendGonzalez career production by year
| Year | G | Tackles | PDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 (rookie) | 4 | 17 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16 | 54 | 11 |
| 2025 | 14 | 68 | 10 |
Pass defenses by year
| Season | PDs |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 10 |
Career: 139 tackles, 24 PDs in 34 games. Pro Bowl-track CB profile when healthy.
SplitCareer regular-season totals through 2025
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 34 |
| Tackles | 139 |
| PDs | 24 |
| PDs/G | 0.71 |
He played for the 2025 14-3 Patriots SB run — Vrabel's defensive system showcased him as the lead CB.
ComparisonGonzalez 2025 NE SB run
| Round | Result |
|---|---|
| Wild Card | W |
| Divisional | W |
| AFC Championship | W |
| SB LX | L vs SEA |
His 11 PDs in 2024 led all NE defenders — and was tied for top-10 NFL CB output.
RareNE 2024 PD leaders
| Player | PDs |
|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | 11 |
| Other NE defenders | <6 |
Comparison to other 2023 1st-round CBs: Gonzalez has more PDs than Devon Witherspoon (5th overall) per game.
Split2023 1st-round CB PDs/G
| Player | Pick | PDs/G |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Witherspoon | 5 | 0.74 |
| Christian Gonzalez | 17 | 0.71 |
| Deonte Banks | 24 | <0.50 |
His 2024 11 PDs came on a 4-13 Patriots team. The 2025 SB run revealed his ceiling on a winning team.
AnomalyNE record under Gonzalez
| Year | Wins | Gonzalez PDs |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 3 (4 G) |
| 2024 | 4 | 11 |
| 2025 | 14 | 10 |
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