He played two seasons of college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and one with the Oregon Ducks prior to being selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

[1][2][3] Gonzalez would become a full-time cornerback upon joining the Colorado Buffaloes football team in 2020.

[8] After the season, Gonzalez decided to forgo his remaining two years of eligibility and enter the 2023 NFL draft.

[14] On November 24, 2024 against the Miami Dolphins, Gonzalez scored his first touchdown on a fumble recovery.

[16] Gonzalez is the brother-in-law of NFL coach and former quarterback David Blough, who is married to Melissa.