AP releases 2017 All-Pro Team; Antonio Brown only unanimous choice
The Associated Press released its 2017 All-Pro First Team honorees Friday.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is among four players named for a second consecutive season, and is the lone unanimous selection. Brown racked up 101 receptions, 1,533 yards, and nine touchdowns through just 14 games.
The Los Angeles Rams are the best-represented team with six players named All-Pros, highlighted by star running back Todd Gurley.
Offense
| POS. | NAME | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| QB | Tom Brady | Patriots |
| RB | Todd Gurley | Rams |
| FLEX | Le'Veon Bell | Steelers |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski | Patriots |
| WR | Antonio Brown | Steelers |
| WR | DeAndre Hopkins | Texans |
| LT | Andrew Whitworth | Rams |
| RT | Lane Johnson | Eagles |
| LG | Andrew Norwell | Panthers |
| RG | David DeCastro | Steelers |
| C | Jason Kelce | Eagles |
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady makes his third career appearance on the annual list.
Defense
| POS. | NAME | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| ER | Calais Campbell | Jaguars |
| ER | Cameron Jordan | Saints |
| IL | Aaron Donald | Rams |
| IL | Cam Heyward | Steelers |
| LB | Chandler Jones | Cardinals |
| LB | Luke Kuechly | Panthers |
| LB | Bobby Wagner | Seahawks |
| CB | Jalen Ramsey | Jaguars |
| CB | Xavier Rhodes | Vikings |
| S | Kevin Byard | Titans |
| S | Harrison Smith | Vikings |
| DB | Darius Slay | Lions |
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner also earns his third All-Pro selection.
Special Teams
| POS. | NAME | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| K | Greg Zuerlein | Rams |
| P | Johnny Hekker | Rams |
| KR | Pharoh Cooper | Rams |
| PR | Jamal Agnew | Lions |
| ST | Budda Baker | Cardinals |
The Rams are front and center on special teams. Punter Johnny Hekker earns a second consecutive honor, with kicker Greg Zuerlein and kick returner Pharoh Cooper joining him as 2017 selections.