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.

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.

New England Patriots corner Christian Gonzalez did not make the Pro Bowl, despite having a stellar season. The second-year defensive back didn’t waste any time reacting to the news on social media with a single laughing emoji.

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.

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

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.