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Mack an All-Pro at 2 positions; Peterson, Watt unanimous

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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

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