The Associated Press announced the 2023 NFL All-Pro team, with 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, linebacker Fred Warner, and Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill being chosen unanimously for the roster. The 49ers, who had the NFC’s best record, also had three other first-team selections on offense: tight end George Kittle, left tackle Trent Williams and fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Other notable first-team selections include Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who also received the honor in 2019 when he won NFL MVP.
The offensive players selected for the All-Pro Team are:
Quarterback — Lamar Jackson, Baltimore
Running back — Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco
Fullback — Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco
Tight end — George Kittle, San Francisco
Wide receivers — Tyreek Hill, Miami; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit
Left tackle — Trent Williams, San Francisco
Left guard — Joe Thuney, Kansas City
Center — Jason Kelce, Philadelphia
Right guard — Zack Martin, Dallas
Right tackle — Penei Sewell, Detroit
The defensive players selected for the All-Pro Team are:
Edge rushers — Myles Garrett, Cleveland; T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh
Interior linemen — Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams; Chris Jones, Kansas City
Linebackers — Fred Warner, San Francisco; Roquan Smith, Baltimore; Quincy Williams; New York Jets
Cornerbacks — DaRon Bland, Dallas; Sauce Gardner, New York Jets
Slot cornerback — Trent McDuffie, Kansas City
Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore; Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay
The special teams selections are:
Placekicker — Brandon Aubrey, Dallas
Punter — AJ Cole, Las Vegas
Kick returner — Keisean Nixon, Green Bay
Punt returner — Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans
Special teamer — Miles Killebrew, Pittsburgh
Long snapper — Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville
The Dallas Cowboys led the way with nine All-Pro selections, including wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, corner back DaRon Bland, guard Zack Martin, and placekicker Brandon Aubrey. Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles also solidified his status as a Hall of Fame-caliber center this year.
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Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, and Fred Warner were unanimous selections for the team, receiving first-team votes from all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. Notable snubs from the Pro Bowl, such as Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, still managed to earn All-Pro distinction.
Lamar Jackson was selected for the second time, missing a unanimous selection by five votes. Defensive players Aaron Donald and Zack Martin both earned their sixth and seventh selections, respectively. A total of 14 players were named All-Pro for the first time, including first-time honorees such as Justin Madubuike, Patrick Queen, Rashid Shaheed, and Ross Matiscik.
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Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets becomes the first player from the team to make first-team AP All-Pro in each of his first two seasons, joining the ranks of legends such as Darrelle Revis, Johnny Powell, and Mark Gastineau. Despite examining the All-Pro selections in detail, it is important to remember that roster selections do not dictate the career trajectory of players, which is relevant given the venue of the announcement.