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Steelers could take one of these top cornerbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft

By Ryan Pawloski

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 5: Clark Phillips III #1 of the Utah Utes follows a play during their game agaisnt the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of their game at Rice Eccles Stadium November 5, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 5: Clark Phillips III #1 of the Utah Utes follows a play during their game agaisnt the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of their game at Rice Eccles Stadium November 5, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) /
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BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 5: Defensive back Christian Gonzalez #0 of the Oregon Ducks breaks up a deep pass. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 5: Defensive back Christian Gonzalez #0 of the Oregon Ducks breaks up a deep pass. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Christian Gonzalez is a prospect some love while others question

Another young cornerback coming into the NFL is Christian Gonzalez out of Oregon. He made the decision to transfer out of Colorado after his first two collegiate seasons and it led to a great year. He was able to become one of the best outside defenders in college football while he wore the Duck colors.

Gonzalez does not turn 21 years old unit late June, which will be nearing the training camp portion of the pre-season for the Steelers. He does a lot of things well and seems like a perfect cornerback going into the next level. The biggest issue is there is not too long of a track record with this player as he only had one huge year of production in college.

Tape does not lie and the ability that this defensive back showed during this past season was borderline elite. He should be able to handle the pre-draft process well and rise up draft boards as the draft gets closer. The size that Gonzalez possesses will only bring NFL scouts’ attention his way and make him a first-round player when it is all said and done. His best days of football are still in front of him with the young age that he adds to his resume.

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