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Oregon's Christian Gonzalez rises in latest CBS 2023 NFL mock draft

Jarrid Denneyby:Jarrid Denney02/27/23

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Former Oregon star Christian Gonzalez continues to be one of the more intriguing prospects ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.

After transferring in from Colorado during the offseason the third-year sophomore delivered an exceptional debut season with the Ducks and saw his NFL Draft stock skyrocket as a result.

With the 2023 Draft just 59 days away, and the NFL Combine kicking off this week, Gonzalez continues to pop up atop various mock drafts. After being listed as a late first-round pick last week, Gonzalez surged in CBS’s latest mock draft.

Ryan Wilson of CBS predicted on Monday that Gonzalez will be the second cornerback off the board and will go No. 10 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Gonzalez, a Colorado transfer, is a big-time athlete who is still growing into the position,” Wilson wrote. “He has the size, strength, and speed to line up against NFL wide receivers; he just needs to improve in run support.”

The only cornerback that Wilson believes will be picked ahead of Gonzalez is Penn State’s Joey Porter, who he tabbed as the No. 6 overall pick to the Detroit Lions.

In 12 games last fall, Gonzalez recorded 50 tackles, including 35 solo stops, and 1.0 tackles for loss. He also hauled in four interceptions and broke up 11 passes.

CBS Sports’ latest mock NFL Draft

  1. Indianapolis Colts, via mock trade from Chicago
    • Bryce Young, Alabama, Quarterback
  2. Houston Texans
  3. Arizona Cardinals
  4. Chicago Bears, via mock trade from Indianapolis
  5. Seattle Seahawks
  6. Detroit Lions
  7. Las Vegas Raiders
    • Anthony Richardson, Florida, Quarterback
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, via mock trade from Atlanta
  9. Carolina Panther
  10. Philadelphia Eagles
  11. Tennessee Titans
  12. Houston Texans
  13. New York Jets
  14. New England Patriots
  15. Green Bay Packers
  16. Washington Commanders
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers
  18. Detroit Lions
  19. Atlanta Falcons, via trade from Tampa Bay
  20. Seattle Seahawks
  21. Los Angeles Chargers
  22. Baltimore Ravens
  23. Minnesota Vikings
  24. Jacksonville Jaguars
  25. New York Giants
  26. Dallas Cowboys
  27. Buffalo Bills
  28. Cincinnati Bengals
  29. New Orleans Saints
  30. Philadelphia Eagles
  31. Kansas City Chiefs

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