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1/13/23
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2022 All-Pro Team: Kelce, Jefferson Unanimous Selections
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson were the only unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2022 NFL All-Pro Team, which was announced on Friday.
Sauce Gardner, the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, became the first rookie cornerback selected in 41 years.
"That's a big deal to me," the New York Jets rookie told the AP. "It was one of my goals before training camp. It's something I pray for. I worked so hard for it. It's a true blessing for sure."
The Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers had the most selections with six players apiece. Patrick Mahomes finished one vote shy (out of 50) of being a unanimous selection; Eagles QB Jalen Hurts got one first-team vote.
Here are the complete first and second teams:
First-Team Offense
Quarterback (1): Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City
Running Back (1): Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas
Wide Receivers (3): Justin Jefferson, Minnesota; Davante Adams, Las Vegas; Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
Tight End (1): Travis Kelce, Kansas City
Left Tackle (1): Trent Williams, San Francisco
Left Guard (1): Joel Bitonio, Cleveland
Center (1): Jason Kelce, Philadelphia
Right Guard (1): Zack Martin, Dallas
Right Tackle (1): Lane Johnson, Philadelphia
First-Team Defense
Interior Defensive Line (2): Chris Jones, Kansas City; Quinnen Williams, N.Y. Jets
Edge Rusher (2): Nick Bosa, San Francisco; Micah Parsons, Dallas
Linebacker (3): Roquan Smith, Baltimore; Fred Warner, San Francisco; Matt Milano, Buffalo
Cornerback (2): Patrick Surtain II, Denver; Sauce Gardner, N.Y. Jets
Safety (2): Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh; Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco
First-Team Special Teams
Kicker (1): Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas
Punter (1): Tommy Townsend, Kansas City
Kick Returner (1): Keisean Nixon, Green Bay
Punt Returner (1): Marcus Jones, New England
Special Teamer (1): Jeremy Reaves, Washington
Long-Snapper (1): Andrew DePaola, Minnesota
Second-Team Offense
Quarterback (1): Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia
Running Back (1): Nick Chubb, Cleveland
Wide Receivers (3): AJ Brown, Philadelphia; Stefon Diggs, Buffalo; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas
Tight End (1): George Kittle, San Francisco
Left Tackle (1): Andrew Thomas, N.Y. Giants
Left Guard (1): Joe Thuney, Kansas City
Center (1): Creed Humphrey, Kansas City
Right Guard (1): Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta
Right Tackle (1): Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay
Second-Team Defense
Interior Defensive Line (2): Dexter Lawrence, N.Y. Giants; Jeffrey Simmons, Tennessee
Edge Rusher (2): Myles Garrett, Cleveland; Haason Reddick, Philadelphia
Linebacker (3): Bobby Wagner, L.A. Rams; CJ Mosley, N.Y. Jets; Demario Davis, New Orleans
Cornerback (2): Jaire Alexander, Green Bay; James Bradberry, N.Y. Giants
Safety (2):Â Derwin James, L.A. Chargers; Justin Simmons, Denver
Second-Team Special Teams
Kicker (1): Justin Tucker, Baltimore
Punter (1): Ryan Stonehouse, Tennessee
Kick Returner (1): Kene Nwangwu, Minnesota
Punt Returner (1): Kalif Raymond, Detroit
Special Teamer (1): George Odum, San Francisco
Long-Snapper (1): Nick Moore, Baltimore
