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Round 1
Gonzalez was a four-star recruit when he signed with Colorado out of The Colony High School in Texas, where he starred on offense, defense and special teams. Gonzalez started all six games of the Buffaloes' 2020 season (25 tackles, five pass breakups) and all 12 contests in 2021 (53 tackles, 5.5 for loss, five pass breakups), earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 accolades. Cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin moved from Colorado to Oregon after the season and Gonzalez followed suit, starring for the Ducks in 2022. He was a first-team All-Pac-12 pick after leading Oregon with four interceptions and seven pass breakups, posting 50 tackles and blocking a kick in 12 starts. Gonzalez opted out of the team's bowl game. His father, Hector, is a former UTEP basketball player who played semiprofessionally in Colombia. Gonzalez’s older sisters are former All-American track stars Samantha (Miami) and Melissa (Texas), who is married to NFL quarterback David Blough. -- by Chad Reuter
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- Christian Gonzalez Press Conference 4/27: "I just want to come in, and compete and learn"
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- Patriots select Christian Gonzalez with No. 17 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
- Photos: Patriots first round pick Christian Gonzalez in action
Round 2
- Don’t mistake Keion White's maturity for a lack of passion
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- Bill Belichick 4/28: "We'll continue to make improvements and help our team any way we can"
- Transcript: Keion White Conference Call 4/28
- Keion White 4/28: "I just want to get better in every aspect of the game"
- College Highlights: Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech
- Cynthia Frelund on nailing Keion White to Patriots draft prediction: "I'm losing my mind"
- Patriots select Keion White with No. 46 pick in 2023 draft
- Photos: Patriots second round pick Keion White in action
Round 3
- Mapu's football passion drives small school ascension
- Film Review: Are the Patriots Evolving at Linebacker With the Selection of Marte Mapu?
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- Bill Belichick 4/28: "We'll continue to make improvements and help our team any way we can"
- Transcript: Marte Mapu Conference Call 4/28
- Marte Mapu 4/28: "Everybody at the Patriots just does their job and I hope to emulate that"
- Photos: Patriots third round pick Marte Mapu in action
- College Highlights: Marte Mapu, LB, Sacramento State
- Patriots select Marte Mapu with No. 76 pick in 2023 draft
Round 4
- Jake Andrews Brings Another Layer of Grit and Depth to the Interior Offensive Line
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- Transcript: Jake Andrews Conference Call 4/29
- Jake Andrews 4/29: "I like to be physical and tough"
- Patriots select Jake Andrews with No. 107 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Jake Andrews, C, Troy
- Photos: Patriots fourth round pick Jake Andrews in action
- Patriots hoping to get a kick out of Chad Ryland
- Experts react to Patriots 2023 NFL Draft Day 3 Picks
- Transcript: Chad Ryland Conference Call 4/29
- Chad Ryland 4/29: "I can't wait to be a Patriot"
- Patriots select Chad Ryland with No. 112 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Chad Ryland, K, Maryland
- Photos: Patriots fourth round pick Chad Ryland in action
- Sidy Sow blazes his own trail from Quebec to the NFL
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- Transcript: Sidy Sow Conference Call 4/29
- Sidy Sow 4/29: "My biggest dream was happening"
- Patriots select Sidy Sow with No. 117 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Sidy Sow, G, Eastern Michigan
- Photos: Patriots fourth round pick Sidy Sow in action
Round 5
- Several Patriots Ties Led Fifth-Round Pick Atonio Mafi to New England
- Experts react to Patriots 2023 NFL Draft Day 3 Picks
- Transcript: Atonio Mafi Conference Call 4/29
- Atonio Mafi 4/29: "I'm blessed to be in this position"
- Patriots select Antonio Mafi with No. 144 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Atonio Mafi, G, UCLA
- Photos: Patriots fifth round pick Atonio Mafi in action
Round 6
- Sixth-round pick Boutte worthy of some buzz
- Film Review: Are Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas Diamonds in the Rough for the Patriots?
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- Transcript: Kayshon Boutte Conference Call 4/29
- Kayshon Boutte 4/29: "I'm motivated more than ever now"
- Patriots select Kayshon Boutee with No. 187 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
- Photos: Patriots sixth round pick Kayshon Boutte in action
- Bryce Baringer proves to be a cut above
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- Transcript: Bryce Baringer Conference Call 4/29
- Bryce Baringer 4/29: "It's been a lifelong dream to play in the NFL"
- Patriots select Bryce Baringer with No. 192 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Bryce Baringer, P, Michigan State
- Photos: Patriots sixth round pick Bryce Baringer in action
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- Transcript: DeMario Douglas Conference Call 4/29
- DeMario Douglas 4/29: "I believe I’m home"
- Patriots select Demario Douglas with No. 210 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: DeMario Douglas, WR, Liberty
- Photos: Patriots sixth round pick DeMario Douglas in action
Speed signed with Georgia as one of the top cornerback recruits in the country from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He played in 11 games as a true freshman (five tackles) and then redshirted the following season (one tackle in two games). Speed played in a reserve role in 2019 (five tackles in 13 games) and 2020 (one tackle in nine contests) before finally getting three starts for the 2021 national champions (13 tackles in 13 appearances). He entered the transfer portal after the season, reuniting with former Georgia coach Mel Tucker at Michigan State. Speed started 11 of 12 games played in his final campaign, recording 62 stops and five pass breakups. -- by Chad Reuter
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- Transcript: Ameer Speed Conference Call 4/29
- Ameer Speed 4/29: "It's a blessing to have your name called"
- Patriots select Ameer Speed with No. 214 pick in 2023 draft
- College Highlights: Ameer Speed, DB, Michigan State
- Photos: Patriots sixth round pick Ameer Speed in action
Round 7
Bolden signed with Florida State as a four-star recruit from Wesley Chapel High School. He redshirted in 2018 (getting into one game, no statistics) and then played in all 13 games for the Seminoles the following fall (nine tackles, one interception, two pass breakups, one start; 6-156-26.0 kick returns). Bolden transferred to Jackson State to play for head coach Deion Sanders. He started three games in the spring of 2021 (three tackles; 63-yard punt return). He was an HBCU All-American kick returner in the fall of 2021 (16-591-36.9, two TDs; also 7-67-9.6 punt returns) and played in 10 games as a reserve (eight tackles). Bolden became a starting cornerback in 2022, receiving second-team All-SWAC honors for his play on defense (44 tackles, 2.5 for loss, seven pass breakups in 13 starts; also 10-260-26.0 kick returns). -- by Chad Reuter
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- College Highlights: Isaiah Bolden, CB, Jackson State
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- Isaiah Bolden 4/29: "Versatility is a big thing in my game"
- Transcript: Isaiah Bolden Conference Call 4/29