After every year, I like to post the full results of the Associated Press voting for the All-Pro team, as the voting numbers are much more valuable than the binary answer to the question of whether or not a player was an All-Pro.
You were probably just getting to the new 2016 rules changes: that year, the AP decided to remove the fullback position in place of a “Flex” spot that goes to a running back, wide receiver, or tight end. On defense, a “Defensive Back” spot was added
Historically, the voting has been wildly inconsistent at different positions, which has led to numerous embarrassing examples. This year, the FLEX position and the Defensive Back position have been removed, with 3 WRs being selected and just one fewer defensive player. There were no positional issues this year, but the second-team process remains a joke. Raiders TE Darren Waller had 107 receptions for 1,196 yards and 9 touchdowns but was not a second-team pick. He would likely have been a unanimous second-team pick if the All-Pro team had an actual second team; instead, because the first-team pick was unanimous, there is no second-team tight end selected.
The full results below. The first-team picks are bolded.
OFFENSE
Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay, 46; Josh Allen, Buffalo, 2; Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City, 2.
Running Back
Derrick Henry, Tennessee, 47; Alvin Kamara, New Orleans, 3.
Tight End
Travis Kelce, Kansas City, 50.
Wide Receiver
Davante Adams, Green Bay, 49; Stefon Diggs, Buffalo, 48; Tyreek Hill, Kansas City, 24; DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona, 21; Justin Jefferson, Minnesota, 5; Calvin Ridley, Atlanta, 1; D.K. Metcalf, Seattle, 1; Cole Beasley, Buffalo, 1.
A tough break here for Hopkins, who finishes 3 votes shy of being a first-team choice.
Left Tackle
David Bakhtiari, Green Bay, 26; Garett Bolles, Denver, 13; Trent Williams, San Francisco, 7; Terron Armstead, New Orleans, 2; Laremy Tunsil, Houston, 1; Eric Fisher, Kansas City, 1.
Right Tackle
Jack Conklin, Cleveland, 18; Ryan Ramczyk, New Orleans, 11; Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay, 10; Orlando Brown Jr., Baltimore, 5; Braden Smith, Indianapolis, 5; Daryl Williams, Buffalo, 1.
The Bucs rookie tackle finished 1 vote shy of a second-team nod.
Left Guard
Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis, 24; Joel Bitonio, Cleveland, 16; Ali Marpet, Tampa Bay, 7; Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay, 2; Rodger Saffold, Tennessee, 1.
Right Guard
Brandon Scherff, Washington, 23 1-2; Wyatt Teller, Cleveland, 10; David DeCastro, Pittsburgh, 8 1-2; Zack Martin, Dallas, 3; Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta, 3; Nate Davis, Tennessee, 2.
The Browns had a dominant ground game this season, and finish with 3 first-team All-Pro lineman and a fourth received one vote at center. Alabama rookie Jedrick Willis Jr., selected 10th overall, was the only starter not to receive any All-Pro votes. A special shout out to Bill Callahan, who might receive some assistant coach of the year votes.
Center
Corey Linsley, Green Bay, 18; Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis, 8; Frank Ragnow, Detroit, 8; Rodney Hudson, Las Vegas, 5; Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh, 4; Jason Kelce, Philadelphia, 2; Ben Jones, Tennessee, 2; J.C. Tretter, Cleveland, 1; Mitch Morse, Buffalo, 1; Erik McCoy, New Orleans, 1.
Morse joins QB Josh Allen, WR Cole Beasley, and RT Daryl Williams as Bills players who received 1 or 2 votes for the All-Pro team. In addition, two Bills special teams players received 1 vote.
DEFENSE
Edge Rushers
T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh, 47; Myles Garrett, Cleveland, 36; Khalil Mack, Chicago, 6; Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay, 4; Trey Hendrickson, New Orleans, 3; Haason Reddick, Arizona, 2; Brandon Graham, Philadelphia, 1; Cam Jordan, New Orleans, 1.
Interior Linemen
Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams, 50; DeForest Buckner, Indianapolis, 25; Chris Jones, Kansas City, 10; Cam Heyward, Pittsburgh, 8; Grady Jarrett, Atlanta, 2; Leonard Williams, New York Giants, 2; Ndamukong Suh, Tampa Bay, 1; Quinnen Williams, New York Jets, 1; Stephon Tuitt, Pittsburgh, 1.
Linebackers
Fred Warner, San Francisco, 39; Bobby Wagner, Seattle, 35; Darius Leonard, Indianapolis, 18; Devin White, Tampa Bay, 16; Demario Davis, New Orleans, 14; Lavonte David, Tampa Bay, 10; Roquan Smith, Chicago, 10; Eric Kendricks, Minnesota, 3; Blake Martinez, New York Giants, 2; Myles Jack, Jacksonville, 1; Zach Cunningham, Houston, 1; Deion Jones, Atlanta, 1.
I have nothing against Leonard, I swear, but I am foreseeing a bit of a Zach Thomas issue come up with him. This is now the 2nd time in his 3-year career that he has been a first-team All-Pro choice by the AP, while being the third linebacker in the votes count.
For Wagner, this is the first time in five years that another player at his position received more votes than him. He led all linebackers in AP votes in 2019 (32 votes) and 2018 (49 votes), received 40 votes at linebacker in 2017, the most of any off-ball linebacker but technically second to edge rusher Chandler Jones (41) who was included at linebacker, and received the most votes in 2016 (48). In 2015, he ranked third among inside linebackers in the voting with 12 votes.
Cornerbacks
Xavien Howard, Miami, 47; Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams, 25; Jaire Alexander, Green Bay, 18; Tre’Davious White, Buffalo, 6; Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore, 2; James Bradberry, New York Giants, 1; J.C. Jackson, New England, 1.
Safeties
Tyrann Mathieu, Kansas City, 19; Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh, 18; Budda Baker, Arizona, 18; Jamal Adams, Seattle, 14; Jessie Bates, Cincinnati, 8; Justin Simmons, Denver, 6; Adrian Amos, Green Bay, 6; John Johnson, Los Angeles Rams, 4; Marcus Maye, New York Jets, 4; Jordan Poyer, Buffalo, 3.
Cincinnati’s Bates is technically a second-team selection, which is of course ridiculous because he finished 5th in the voting. The fact that Baker and Fitzpatrick tied shouldn’t lead to a 5th player receiving a second-team slot, but hey, what do I know?
SPECIAL TEAMS
Placekicker
Jason Sanders, Miami, 23; Justin Tucker, Baltimore, 11; Younghoe Koo, Atlanta, 10; Jason Myers, Seattle, 4; Graham Gano, New York Giants, 1; Mason Crosby, Green Bay, 1.
A tough break for the game’s best kicker and the most accurate kicker of all time. Tucker missed four kicks all season: from 61, 57, 36, and an extra point. He’s the best kicker anyone has ever seen, but it’s not his fault the Ravens only attempted five 50+ yard field goals this season. Sanders was 8 of 9 from 50+, missing three kicks all season: from 45, 47, and 52. Sanders was a worthy choice, but it’s a good reminder that All-Pro voting is a tough way to measure a kicker’s career.
Punter
Jake Bailey, New England, 26; Jack Fox, Detroit, 12; Michael Dickson, Seattle, 9; Corey Bojorquez, Buffalo, 2; Tress Way, Washington, 1.
Kick Returner
Cordarrelle Patterson, Chicago, 43; Andre Roberts, Buffalo, 7.
More on Patterson coming tomorrow.
Punt Returner
Gunner Olszewski, New England, 28; Jakeem Grant, Miami, 11; Andre Roberts, Buffalo, 6; Ray-Ray McCloud, Pittsburgh, 3; Hunter Renfrow, Las Vegas, 1; Nyheim Hines, Indianapolis, 1.
Special Teamer
George Odum, Indianapolis, 28; Matthew Slater, New England, 7; Zeke Turner, Arizona, 4; Nick Bellore, Seattle 4; Justin Bethel, New England, 2; Dennis Gardeck, Arizona, 1; Gunner Olszewski, New England, 1; Andre Roberts, Buffalo, 1; Cordarrelle Patterson, Chicago, 1; Tyler Matakevich, Buffalo, 1.
Note that a few returners snuck in here.
Long Snapper
Morgan Cox, Baltimore, 27; Luke Rhodes, Indianapolis, 8; Tyler Ott, Seattle, 7; Jon Weeks, Houston, 2; L.P. Ladouceur, Dallas, 2; Rick Lovato, Philadelphia, 1; Charley Hughlett, Cleveland, 1; Nick Sundberg, Washington, 1; J.J. Jansen, Carolina, 1.
Yes, the Associated Press added a long snapper position this year!