EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson and Andrew DePaola have been named First-Team All-Pro, The Associated Press made the announcement on Friday.
The pair is joined by Vikings outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who earned Second-Team honors. Jefferson was a unanimous selection by the committee, earning all 50 first-place votes. This year marks Jefferson’s second time (2022) earning First-Team All-Pro honors. He was named to the Second Team in 2020 and 2021. DePaola the Viking long snapper has earned All-Pro honors in three straight seasons: First Team in 2022 and Second Team in 2023 before now returning to the top ranking.
Van Ginkel received his first career All-Pro designation after having a monster season for Minnesota. In his first season in Purple (sixth overall), Van Ginkel started all 17 games and totaled a career-high 11.5 sacks, nearly doubling his previous benchmark of 6.0 in 2023. He also had career highs in tackles (79) tackles for loss (18) and interceptions, snagging two and returning both for touchdowns. He also recorded a forced fumble, six passes defensed and 19 quarterback hits.
Van Ginkel a former Boyden Hull Rock Valley Nighthawk was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his Week 16 production in Seattle, where he contributed five tackles, 2.0 sacks and three QB hits.
All-Pro First Team
OFFENSE
Quarterback — Lamar Jackson, Baltimore
Running Back — Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia
Fullback — Patrick Ricard, Baltimore
Tight End — Brock Bowers, Las Vegas
Wide Receivers — Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati; Justin Jefferson, Minnesota; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit
Left Tackle — Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay
Right Tackle — Penei Sewell, Detroit
Left Guard — Joe Thuney, Kansas City
Right Guard — Quinn Meinerz, Denver
Center — Creed Humphrey, Kansas City
DEFENSE
Edge Rushers — Myles Garrett, Cleveland; Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati
Interior Linemen — Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh; Chris Jones, Kansas City
Linebackers — Zach Baun, Philadelphia; Fred Warner, San Francisco; Roquan Smith, Baltimore
Cornerbacks — Patrick Surtain II, Denver; Derek Stingley, Jr., Houston
Safeties — Kerby Joseph, Detroit; Xavier McKinney, Green Bay
SPECIAL TEAMS
Placekicker — Chris Boswell, Philadelphia
Punter — Jack Fox, Detroit
Kick Returner — KaVontae Turpin, Dallas
Punt Returner — Marvin Mims, Jr., Denver
Special Teamer — Brenden Schooler, New England
Long Snapper — Andrew DePaola, Minnesota
All-Pro Second Team
OFFENSE
Quarterback — Josh Allen, Buffalo
Running Back — Derrick Henry, Buffalo
Fullback — Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco
Tight End — George Kittle, San Francisco
Wide Receivers — Terry McLaurin, Washington; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas; A.J. Brown, Philadelphia
Left Tackle — Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia
Right Tackle — Lane Johnson, Philadelphia
Left Guard — Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis
Right Guard — Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta
Center — Frank Ragnow, Detroit
DEFENSE
Edge Rushers — T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh; Nik Bonitto, Denver; Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota
Interior Linemen — Zach Allen, Denver; Jalen Carter, Philadelphia
Linebackers — Frankie Luvu, Washington; Bobby Wagner, Washington; Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis
Cornerbacks — Trent McDuffie, Kansas City; Christian Gonzalez, New England
Slot Cornerback — Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore; Budda Baker, Arizona
SPECIAL TEAMS
Placekicker — Brandon Aubrey, Dallas
Punter — Logan Cooke, Jacksonville
Kick Returner — Austin Ekeler, Washington
Punt Returner — Kalif Raymond, Detroit
Special Teamer — J.T. Gray, New Orleans
Long Snapper — Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville
