Mack an All-Pro at 2 positions; Peterson, Watt unanimous
NEW YORK - Khalil Mack has become the first selection at two positions in the same year, while Adrian Peterson and J.J. Watt are unanimous choices for the 2015 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.
Mack was a force at both defensive end and outside linebacker for Oakland this season. He drew enough support Friday from a panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league to make history. Others, including Houston's Watt last year, have been chosen first team at one position and second at another.
Carolina, with an NFL-best 15-1 record, had the most All-Pros with six: quarterback Cam Newton, fullback Mike Tolbert, center Ryan Kalil, linebackers Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis and cornerback Josh Norman.
Kuechly and Pittsburgh receiver Antonio Brown received 49 votes.
One rookie, Seattle kick returner Tyler Lockett, made the squad.
In all, 15 NFC players and 12 from the AFC were chosen.
First Team
Offense
Quarterback: Cam Newton, Carolina
Running Backs: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Doug Martin, Tampa Bay
Fullback: Mike Tolbert, Carolina
Tight End: Rob Gronkowski, New England
Wide Receivers: Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh; Julio Jones, Atlanta
Tackles: Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Andrew Whitworth, Cincinnati
Guards: Marshal Yanda, Baltimore; David DeCastro, Pittsburgh
Center: Ryan Kalil, Carolina
Placekicker: Stephen Gostkowski, New England
Kick Returner: Tyler Lockett, Seattle
Defense
Ends: J.J. Watt, Houston; Khalil Mack, Oakland
Tackles: Aaron Donald, St. Louis; Geno Atkins, Cincinnati
Outside Linebackers: Von Miller, Denver; Khalil Mack, Oakland; Thomas Davis, Carolina
Inside Linebacker: Luke Kuechly, Carolina; NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco
Cornerbacks: Josh Norman, Carolina; Patrick Peterson, Arizona
Safeties: Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona; Eric Berry, Kansas City
Punter: Johnny Hekker, St. Louis
Second Team
Offense
Quarterback: Carson Palmer, Arizona
Running Backs: Todd Gurley, St. Louis; Devonta Freeman, Atlanta
Fullback: Pat DiMarco, Atlanta
Tight End: Greg Olsen, Carolina
Wide Receivers: Brandon Marshall, New York Jets; DeAndre Hopkins, Houston; Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants
Tackles: Tyron Smith, Dallas; Trent Williams, Washington
Guards: Josh Sitton, Green Bay; Mike Iupati, Arizona; Zach Martin, Dallas
Center: Travis Frederick, Dallas
Placekicker: Dan Bailey, Dallas
Kick Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota
Defense
Ends: Muhammad Wilkerson, New York Jets; Ezekiel Ansah, Detroit
Tackles: Kawann Short, Carolina; Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia
Outside Linebacker: Jamie Collins, New England
Inside Linebackers: Bobby Wagner, Seattle; Derrick Johnson, Kansas City
Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seattle; Chris Harris Jr., Denver; Marcus Peters, Kansas City
Safeties: Reggie Nelson, Cincinnati; Charles Woodson, Oakland
Punter: Sam Koch, Baltimore