In just his second season with New England Patriots in the NFL, former Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been named Second-Team All-Pro by the Associated Press, just days after being snubbed for the Pro Bowl.

Two Patriots players received a special honor on Friday, as cornerback Christian Gonzalez and special teams ace Brenden Schooler were both named to the 2024 All-Pro team by the Associated Press.

Christian Gonzalez and Brenden Schooler were each named All-Pros by The Associated Press for the 2024 season on Friday. Gonzalez was placed on the second team, receiving 32 total points in the vote. As he received four first-place votes, Gonzalez edged out Browns cornerback Denzel Ward by nine points for the final All-Pro spot.

FOXBORO — Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is out for the remainder of Saturday’s game against the Chargers with a concussion. The head injury occurred during a 19-yard completion from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver Ladd McConkey. Gonzalez was in on the tackle.

The New England Patriots saw star defensive back Christian Gonzalez get snubbed from the Pro Bowl this morning. After an impressive 2024 season, Gonzalez is one

Other than Schooler, Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez had a good argument to be named to the Pro Bowl. The second-year player has been an elite cover cornerback this season. In 16 starts, Gonzalez has routinely covered the opposing team’s best wide receiver. He has two interceptions, 11 passes defended, and 59 total tackles.

It marks the first career selections for both. Schooler, 27, received a total of 60 votes. The Pro Bowler and back-to-back NFLPA All-Pro led New England’s kicking game with 86.5