New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez came very close to making his first Pro Bowl and All-Pro team in his first full NFL season this past year. The 22-year old has only played in 20 games,

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) is tackled by New England Patriots corner back Christian Gonzalez (0) in the second quarter of the NFL game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

"When he gets the ball in his hands, it’s like a little Derrick Henry," Gonzalez explained. "He fast though, and quick... Ja’Marr Chase obviously can run routes, he's an NFL receiver.

Neither Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow nor receiver Ja'Marr Chase ... were Burrow, Chase, Barkley, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

"I mean, Ja’Marr Chase [is] big too. Ja’Marr Chase is like a running back. So when he gets the ball in his hands, it’s like a little Derrick Henry. . . . He’s fast though and quick… Ja’Marr Chase obviously can run routes; he’s an NFL receiver.

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