The 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team was unveiled on Saturday, featuring prominent players such as Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at the forefront.
Stafford edged out Drake Maye for the quarterback position. Both Garrett, Nacua, and Smith-Njigba received unanimous selections. The team also includes Bijan Robinson as the running back and Christian McCaffrey recognized in the All-Purpose category. Ja”Marr Chase was named as the third wide receiver, and tight end Trey McBride collected 49 of 50 first-place votes.
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Garrett, who shattered the NFL”s single-season sack record with 23 sacks, is now a five-time All-Pro. His counterpart, Micah Parsons, joined him as an edge rusher, while Jeffery Simmons and Zach Allen were recognized as interior defensive linemen. “That”s great. Needed that for real,” Parsons remarked, reflecting on his journey to recovery from a torn ACL.
Stafford, at 37 years old, received 31 first-place votes, outperforming Maye”s 18 for his first All-Pro recognition in a lengthy career spanning 17 seasons. Josh Allen secured the remaining vote. Stafford led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, boasting a passer rating of 109.2, which was only second to Maye”s rating of 113.5. Last season, Lamar Jackson was the first-team All-Pro quarterback, while Allen earned the AP NFL MVP title.
“That”s amazing,” Stafford expressed upon learning of his selection. “I did not see that coming. I have played a lot of years and have great respect for this game and the other players who do what I do. It means a lot to me.”
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Stafford becomes the second player to achieve first-team All-Pro status for the first time in their 17th season or later, joining kicker Gary Anderson, who made the team in 1998. The previous record for the longest wait by a quarterback was held by Fran Tarkenton, who was honored in his 15th season.
The Denver Broncos, securing the top seed in the AFC, boasted four first-team selections along with two players on the second team. Josh Allen, left tackle Garrett Boles, left guard Quinn Meinerz, and special teamer Devon Key made the first team, while cornerback Patrick Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga were recognized on the second team.
Players such as Quinyon Mitchell and slot cornerback Cooper DeJean made the roster in their second seasons, with Derek Stingley Jr. leading the cornerback votes with 41 first-place selections. Creed Humphrey of the Chiefs, Joe Thuney of the Bears, and Penei Sewell of the Lions, along with Meinerz, are repeat selections.
With 18 players receiving their first All-Pro nods, including five on special teams, Key, Will Reichard of the Vikings, Jordan Stout of the Ravens, Ray Davis of the Bills, and Chimera Dike of the Titans were among the first-timers. Ross Matiscik of the Jaguars made his second appearance.
Dike, a rookie, expressed his excitement, stating, “That”s awesome. Everyone wants to be All-Pro one day, and that”s one of the goals I set at the beginning of the season for my career. I am just thankful that my special teams coach, John Fassel, and my teammates had belief in me.”
This marks the fourth year under the AP voting system, which allows voters to select a first team and a second team. First-team votes carry a weight of three points, while second-team votes are worth one point, with votes counted by the accounting firm Lutz and Carr.
