The Patriots are hoping top draft pick Christian Gonzalez can eventually become a No. 1 corner. (AP photo)

Here’s a capsule look at the 2023 New England Patriots draft picks:

CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ, DB, OREGON, NO. 17, 6-1, 197

Some ranked Gonzalez as the best corner in the draft. He’s young, coming out as a junior, but his size and good cover ability should eventually make him the Patriots’ No. 1 corner.

KEION WHITE, DE, GEORGIA TECH, NO. 46, 6-5, 285

White was thought to be one of the draft’s better pass rushers, that DE/LB type that the Patriots and other teams have come to love. He had 7.5 sacks last season, and also played in the Senior Bowl.

MARTE MAPU, LB/S, SACRAMENTO STATE, NO. 76, 6-3, 215

This is one of those picks that perhaps only Bill Belichick would make, a player who can play multiple positions. Like White, he played in the Senior Bowl but did not get an invite to the scouting combine. Comes in hurt with a torn pectoral, but some still feel he’s a great playmaker on defense.

JAKE ANDREWS, CENTER, TROY, NO. 107, 6-2, 319.

Some looked at Andrews as a potential undrafted free agent, but here he is, 38 career starts split between right guard (23) and center (15). The Patriots love his versatility.

CHAD RYLAND, K, MARYLAND, NO. 112, 6-0, 190

The Patriots actually made a deal with the Jets to move up to get Ryland, who has good leg strength, etc. First kicked for Eastern Michigan and then transferred to Maryland for his senior year, made 16 field goals this past season for the Terps. Said Saturday he likes kicking in the cold weather. But what of Nick Folk?

CHEIKE “SIDY” SOW, GUARD, EASTERN MICHIGAN, NO. 117, 6-4, 323

Sow started for five years at EMU, their all-time leader in games played. He is said to have plenty of power as a run blocker, quick with his first step, and was considered a sleeper. Born and raised in Quebec – was into hockey until he began playing football at age 10.

ATONIO MAFI, GUARD, UCLA, NO. 144, 6-2, 338

Patriots line coach Adrian Klemm must know about Mafi, as he saw him at Oregon. He began his college career as a defensive tackle and switched. Yet another offensive lineman taken by the Patriots, lacks good footwork but is still considered powerful as a run blocker and held his own for Chip Kelly in pass protection.

Like the other two above linemen, he visited the Patriots pre-draft.

KAYSHON BOUTTE, WR, LSU NO. 187, 5-11, 195

Boutte started three years, showed some promise but often disappeared. As a freshman he broke the SEC’s single game receiving record with 308 yards. He has speed and many feel his best attribute is his ability to run after the catch. But a couple of years ago he was thought to be a first rounder.

BRYCE BARINGER, PUNTER, MICHIGAN STATE, NO. 192, 6-2, 216

Believe it or not, this was a position of need for the Patriots after last year’s special teams disaster. Baringer averaged 49 yards a punt, breaking his own school record set the year before of 48.4, second best in Big Ten history. Was considered the top punter in the draft.

DEMARIO DOUGLAS, WR, LIBERTY, NO. 210, 5-8, 179

Has return man written all over him. A slot receiver, will likely have to fight to make the team. Last year he had 79 catches for 993 yards. One season he had 107 yards and a TD on just three punt returns. He also returned kickoffs averaging 24.8 yards. Played in the East-West Shrine Bowl. He could help out in the front office; he has a bachelors in sports management.

AMEER SPEED, DB, MICHIGAN STATE, NO. 217, 6-3, 209

It would be great if his name fits, but mainly a special teamer. Transferred to MSU from Georgia for his grad year, but he played on the Bulldogs national championship team. Has some length and athleticism.

ISAIAH BOLDEN, DB, JACKSON STATE, NO. 245, 6-2, 201

There should be some great competition for return positions, because that is Bolden’s specialty. Transferred to JSU from Florida State and played for Deion Sanders.