Outstanding physical profile for the 6’4” 235 lb. hybrid DE/LB. Checks all the boxes D1 colleges look for with his combination of length, athleticism, and toughness. Plays with an aggressive edge on every snap with high effort and a downhill mentality. Flashes natural movement skills with a wide variety of block beating moves to showcase his athleticism, can spin, work laterally, and run the arc off the edge. Understands how to use his length to his advantage using good extension and hands to maintain separation from blockers. Covers ground with speed making plays from the backside and downfield. Initiates contact with heavy force while maintaining good leverage on the ball carrier in the open field. He’s a solid D1 prospect and it’s only a matter of time before that first offer comes through.

Gonzales is one of the top edge rushers across southern California in this 2028 class and is a sneaky FBS prospect that can play multiple positions depending on how he continues to grow and develop. He plays with violent inside hands, can set the edge and turn the corner quickly while very athletic and fluid in space for his size and a good open field tackler. He snaps out of his stance, quickly resets the LOS and can sit and lock out tackles to hold the edge and has a violent disengage while a high motor kid that is always around the ball. His ability to play the run stout, have the base fundamentals of the edge position along with his natural ability to bend, use his hands and rush the passer makes him a nice upside guy heading into his junior season.