NFLPA 2023 All-Pro First Team: The NFL players have cast their votes to determine the premier player at each position. Achieving recognition among the 30 players selected holds immense prestige in the eyes of these football stars.
NFLPA 2023 All-Pro First Team: Selections Unveiled – Discover the NFL Players’ Picks for Top Players at Each Position
In a grand unveiling, the NFL Players Association has disclosed the outcomes of their annual vote, spotlighting the gridiron’s standout performers. This year’s Players’ All-Pro Team, revealed on January 10, represents the second occasion where NFL athletes have utilized their astuteness to identify the season’s top players. Let’s delve into the voting process and discover who made the cut.
NFLPA 2023/24 All-Pro First Team: Voting Process The criteria set by the association emphasizes consistency, availability, and positional expertise.
Eligibility: Voting rights were granted solely to active NFL players, with each limited to a single vote. Fairness: Players were prohibited from voting for themselves or their teammates. Health and Performance: Athletes missing five or more games by Week 15 were ineligible. Positional Knowledge: Voting occurred within 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.
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 coming weeks, the NFLPA will delve deeper, providing a detailed top 5 list in each category, offering a more profound insight into the players’ preferences and opinions.
