The NFL recently announced its 2022 All-Pro team. How the teams were compiled changed a bit this year, now fans vote for the teams rather than 50 media members. This is a move that was expected for a while as the NBA and other major sports leagues made moves for interactivity with fans. We will break down the members of the first and second team, and some of the highlights of the roster.
First Team
Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Running Back: Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders
Tight End: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Wide Receivers: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings; Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins; Devante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders
Left Tackle: Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers
Right Tackle: Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles
Left Guard: Joe Bitonio, Cleveland Browns
Right Guard: Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys
Center: Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles
Edge Rushers: Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers; Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
Defensive Tackles: Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs; Quinnen Williams, New York Jets
Linebackers: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers; Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens; Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills
Cornerbacks: Sauce Gardner, New York Jets; Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos
Safeties: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers; Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco 49ers
Kicker: Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas Raiders
Punter: Tommy Townsend, Kansas City Chiefs
Kicker Returner: Keisean Nixon, Green Bay Packers
Punt Returner: Marcus Jones, New England Patriots
Special Teamer: Jeremy Reaves, Washington Commanders
Long Snapper: Andrew DePaola, Minnesota Vikings
Second Team
Quarterback: Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Running Back: Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
Tight End: George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receivers: AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles; Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills; Ceedee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
Left Tackle: Andrew Thomas, New York Giants
Right Tackle: Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Left Guard: Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs
Right Guard: Chis Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons
Center: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs
Edge Rushers: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns; Haason Reddick, Philadelphia Eagles
Defensive Tackles: Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants; Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans
Linebackers: Bobby Wagner, Los Angeles Rams; C.J. Mosley, New York Jets; Demario Davis, New Orleans Saints
Cornerbacks: Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers; James Bradberry, Philadelphia Eagles
Safeties: Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers; Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos
Kicker: Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
Punter: Ryan Stonehouse, Tennessee Titans
Kicker Returner: Kene Nwangwu, Minnesota Vikings
Punt Returner: Kalif Raymond, Detroit Pistons
Special Teamer: George Odum, San Francisco 49ers
Long Snapper: Nick Moore, Baltimore Ravens
All-Pro Roster Highlights
While there were some familiar faces in many of these positions. Two of them, Justin Jefferson and Travis Kelce, were unanimous selections to the team. There was also a historic first time appearance. New York Jets rookie Sauce Garnder became the first rookie corner to appear on the NFL All-Pro first team in 41 years. Along with this, all six of the special team players that made the All-Pro first team were inaugural members. When looking through this roster, it is clear that there is loads of talent dispersed throughout the league and the NFL is in very good hands as it continues the transition into a new era.
