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NFLPA 2023 All-Pro First Team: Who did the NFL players choose as the best player for each position?
It’s a vote by the stars of the National Football League so the prestige of being one of the 30 players named is one to be cherished.
The NFL Players Association has unveiled the results of their annual vote, shining a spotlight on the stars of the gridiron. This year’s Players’ All-Pro Team, announced on Wednesday 10 January, marks the second time NFL athletes have showcased their keen insights to identify the season’s standout players. Let’s have a look at how the voting works and who made it in.
NFLPA 2023/24 All-Pro First Team: voting process
The selection criteria, as determined by the association, focuses on consistency, availability, and positional understanding.
- Eligibility: Only active NFL players had voting rights, limited to one vote each
- Fairness: Players were barred from voting for themselves or any teammates
- Health and Performance: Athletes who missed five or more games by Week 15 were deemed ineligible
- Positional Knowledge: Players voted within their own position groups, ensuring informed decisions
Special Teams selections
Special teams players, or “core teamers,” were chosen through nominations by locker room leaders, adding another layer of peer recognition to the process.
The 2023/24 Players’ All-Pro First Team
Offensive Standouts
Quarterback: Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)
Running Back: Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco 49ers)
Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk (San Francisco 49ers)
Wide Receivers: CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys), Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins)
Tight End: Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs)
Offensive Line:
Left Tackle: Trent Williams (San Francisco 49ers)
Left Guard (tie): Joel Bitonio (Cleveland Browns), Tyler Smith (Dallas Cowboys)
Center: Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles)
Right Guard: Zack Martin (Dallas Cowboys)
Right Tackle: Lane Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Defensive Powerhouses
Edge Rushers: Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns), Max Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders)
Nose Tackle: Dexter Lawrence (New York Giants)
Interior Defensive Linemen: Chris Jones (Kansas City Chiefs), Aaron Donald (Los Angeles Rams)
Off-Ball Linebackers: Roquan Smith (Baltimore Ravens), Fred Warner (San Francisco 49ers)
Cornerbacks: DaRon Bland (Dallas Cowboys), Pat Surtain II (Denver Broncos)
Safeties:
Free Safety: Jessie Bates III (Atlanta Falcons)
Strong Safety: Kyle Hamilton (Baltimore Ravens)
Special Teams Aces
Kick Returner: Keisean Nixon (Green Bay Packers)
Punt Returner: Derius Davis (Los Angeles Chargers)
Core Teamers: Jalen Reeves-Maybin (Detroit Lions), Brenden Schooler (New England Patriots)
Kicker: Brandon Aubrey (Dallas Cowboys)
Punter: AJ Cole (Las Vegas Raiders)
Long Snapper: Ross Matiscik (Jacksonville Jaguars)
In the following weeks, the NFLPA will provide a more detailed top 5 list in each category, offering a deeper dive into the players’ preferences and opinions.