Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, Fred Warner unanimous NFL All-Pros،
Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill and Fred Warner are unanimous picks for the Associated Press 2023 NFL All-ProTeam.
The 49ers' McCaffrey and Warner and the Dolphins' Hill received first-team votes from all 50 members of a national panel of media members who regularly cover the league.
“Not really at all,” Warner said of being a unanimous choice for his third overall selection. “Wow, that’s special.”
Running back McCaffrey and linebacker Warner are joined by three San Francisco teammates: left tackle Trent Williams, fullback Kyle Juszczyk and tight end George Kittle.
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson earned his second All-Pro selection, receiving 45 first-place votes. Dallas' Dak Prescott and San Francisco's Brock Purdy each received two first-place votes and Buffalo's Josh Allen got the other.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald becomes an eight-time pick, tied for first by a defensive player and fifth overall. Cowboys right guard Zack Martin is a seven-time pick and Eagles center Jason Kelce earned his sixth selection.
Fourteen players are starters, including three from NFC East champion Dallas: wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who missed the unanimous vote by one vote; cornerback DaRon Bland and kicker Brandon Aubrey.
“It’s very rewarding,” said Lamb, who led the NFL with 135 receptions and 1,749 receiving yards with 12 touchdowns. “Obviously all the hard work has paid off. It's also humbling.”
Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr., Detroit receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams — each snubbed for the Pro Bowl — made the All-Pro team.
“It's the highest of all, so it's an honor, but I have to keep working,” said St. Brown, who helped the Lions win their first division title in 30 years.
Winfield had six forced fumbles, six sacks, four fumble recoveries and three interceptions this season, becoming the fourth player with at least five sacks and seven putbacks since sacks became a statistic in 1982. He moved ahead of Jessie Bates of Atlanta by two points.
“At the beginning of the season, that was one of my goals,” said Winfield, who forced a game-changing turnover in the Buccaneers' division-clinching victory last week. “I put in the work and it's just cool to see how it all came together. I'm blessed.”
Williams' younger brother and teammate, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, was All-Pro last season.
“It’s a big accomplishment,” Quincy Williams said. “I'm grateful for the work I've done. It's incredible.”
Hill passed for the fifth time, fourth as a wideout, after leading the league with 1,799 receiving yards. Pittsburgh edge TJ Watt, who led the NFL with 19 sacks, earned his fourth selection, and Cleveland edge Myles Garrett earned his third.
McCaffrey made it for the second time after a stellar season. He rushed for 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 67 passes for 567 yards and seven scores. Kittle also earned his second selection as the 49ers captured first place in the NFC.
“If you would have told my 6-year-old that I was going to have this opportunity at some point, I would be incredibly happy,” Kittle said. “My goal every year is to be great at all aspects of the tight end position because I think it’s the most fun position.”
Jackson was also an All-Pro in 2019 when he was the NFL MVP. He helped the Ravens (13-4) finish with the league's best record this year and the AFC's No. 1 seed while playing his best in the biggest games against the best teams. The Ravens have 10 wins against teams with a winning record. Jackson finished with 3,678 passing yards and 24 touchdowns and also ran for 821 yards and five scores.
Lions right tackle Penei Sewell, Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie and left guard Joe Thuney and Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton are among the starters.
Four of the six special teams players are also starters. They are: Aubrey, Steelers special teamer Miles Killebrew, Saints punt returner Rashid Shaheed and Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik. Packers kick returner Keisean Nixon and Raiders punter AJ Cole got their second nods.
Chiefs interior lineman Chris Jones, Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith and Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner earned their second straight selections.
This was the second year of the PA's new voting system. Voters chose a first team and a second team. The votes of the first team are worth 3 points, those of the second team are worth 1.
