Christian Gonzalez will always be the prospect that got away from head coach Ron Rivera. Even though he reportedly had the gifted cornerback higher on his board, and he somehow fell into the Washington Commanders' lap at No. 16 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, the franchise went with Emmanuel Forbes Jr. instead.
Forbes didn't last two seasons in Washington before his release. Gonzalez is a Pro Bowler and one of the best coverage presences in the league. He's also gearing up for a Super Bowl appearance with the New England Patriots this weekend when they clash with the Seattle Seahawks.