Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez heads to DC in latest 2023 NFL mock draft
Most everyone knew that Oregon getting corner Christian Gonzalez via the transfer portal out of Colorado was going to be a good thing for the Duck defense. But most probably didn’t know exactly how good it would turn out to be.
Gonzalez was one of the best corners in the country in the 2022 season and his decision to come to Eugene is going to earn him a lot of money in the NFL next season and beyond.
In the latest mock draft from USA TODAY, Gonzalez is going to be a first-round pick to the Washington Commanders. According to the article from our friends at DraftWire.com, Gonzalez is the first of two Pac-12 first-rounders in the next NFL draft process.
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Clemson DL Myles Murphy - Arizona Cardinals
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Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud - Indianapolis Colts
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Clemson DL Bryan Bresee - Detroit Lions
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Texas Tech DL Tyree Wilson - Atlanta Falcons
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Kentucky QB Will Levis - Las Vegas Raiders
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Florida QB Anthony Richardson - Carolina Panthers
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Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. - Philadelphia Eagles
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Northwestern OT Peter Skoronski - Tennessee Titans
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TCU WR Quentin Johnston - Houston Texans
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Ohio State OT Paris Johnson Jr. - New York Jets
Oregon CB Christian Gonzalez - Washingon Commanders
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“This secondary needs a true shutdown artist to take over the No. 1 corner spot, and this gives Washington the perfect chance to do just that. Gonzalez has the size and length to excel in press-man coverage, and the instincts and ball skills to be a big-play machine on the outside.”
Georgia OT Broderick Jones - Pittsburgh Steelers
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Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer - Green Bay Packers
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Alabama DB Brian Branch - Detroit Lions
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Florida State DL Jared Verse - Seattle Seahawks
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USC WR Jordan Addison - Jacksonville Jaguars
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“The Jags could go in a couple of different directions here, but they should err on the side of helping Trevor Lawrence whenever possible. That means landing one of this year’s most explosive pass-catchers in Addison, who makes up for his lack of ideal size with precise routes, separation, and ability to create big plays after the catch.”
Georgia CB Kelee Ringo - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Clemson LB Trenton Simpson - New England Patriots
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Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba - New York Giants
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Texas RB Bijan Robinson - Baltimore Ravens
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Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt - Los Angeles Chargers
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Justin Herbert already has a pair of big, physical receivers who can win in contested-catch situations all day long (Keenan Allen, Mike Williams), but he could use one who can separate consistently. Hyatt’s breakout season was fueled by his explosive, big-play ability, which is exactly what this offense needs.
South Carolina CB Cam Smith - Cincinnati Bengals
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SMU WR Rashee Rice - Minnesota Vikings
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Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon - Dallas Cowboys
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Oklahoma OT Anton Harrison - Denver Broncos
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Florida OL O'Cyrus Torrence - Buffalo Bills
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Notre Dame DL Isaiah Foskey - Kansas City Chiefs
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Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs - Philadelphia Eagles
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Iowa DL Lukas Van Ness - Houston Texans
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