The Associated Press has released the 2013 NFL All-Pro roster, headed by quarterback Peyton Manning who was the only unanimous choice among 50 ballots from NFL writers. This will be Manning’s seventh time as an All-Pro, tying Otto Graham for most by a passer.
Saints tight end Jimmy Graham and Colts linebacker Robert Mathis both drew 49 votes, falling just one short of being unanimous choices and Eagles running back LeSean McCoy and Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman drew 48 votes.
Eighteen of the players were from NFC teams and just nine were from the AFC. The Eagles and Panthers had the most players make the roster, with each sending three. Cordarrelle Patterson was the only rookie to appear on the list.
Below is the 2013 AP NFL All-Pro Roster.
Offense:
Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Broncos.
Running Backs: LeSean McCoy, Eagles. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs.
Fullback: Mike Tolbert, Panthers.
Tight End: Jimmy Graham, Saints.
Wide Receivers: Calvin Johnson, Lions. Josh Gordon, Browns.
Tackles: Jason Peters, Eagles. Joe Thomas, Browns.
Guards: Louis Vasquez, Broncos. Evan Mathis, Eagles.
Center: Ryan Kalil, Panthers.
Kicker: Justin Tucker, Ravens.
Kick Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings.
Defense:
Ends: Robert Quinn, Rams. J.J. Watt, Texans.
Tackles: Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers. Ndamukong Suh, Lions.
Outside Linebackers: Lavonte David, Buccaneers. Robert Mathis, Colts.
Inside Linebackers: Luke Kuechly, Panthers. NaVorro Bowman, 49ers.
Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seahawks. Patrick Peterson, Cardinals.
Safeties: Eric Berry, Chiefs. Earl Thomas, Seahawks.
Punter: Johnny Hekker, Rams.
Second Team Offense:
Quarterback: None, Peyton was unanimous choice.
Running Backs: Adrian Peterson, Vikings. Eddie Lacy, Packers.
Fullback: Marcel Reece, Raiders.
Tight End: Vernon Davis, 49ers.
Wide Receivers: A.J. Green, Bengals. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos. Antonio Brown, Steelers.
Tackles: Tyron Smith, Cowboys. Joe Staley, 49ers.
Guards: Jahri Evans, Saints. Logan Mankins, Patriots. Josh Sitton, Packers.
Center: Alex Mack, Browns.
Kicker: Matt Prater, Broncos.
Kick Returner: Dexter McCluster, Chiefs.
Second Team Defense:
Ends: Greg Hardy, Panthers. Mario Williams, Bills.
Tackles: Muhammad Wilkerson, Jets. Dontari Poe, Chiefs. Justin Smith, 49ers. Jurrell Casey, Titans.
Outside Linebackers: Tamba Hali, Chiefs. Ahmad Brooks, 49ers.
Inside Linebackers: Vontaze Burfict, Bengals. Karlos Dansby, Cardinals.
Cornerbackers: Aqib Talib, Patriots. Joe Haden, Browns. Alterraun Verner, Titans.
Safeties: Eric Weddle, Chargers. Kam Chancellor, Seahawks. Jairus Byrd, Bills. T.J. Ward, Browns. Devin McCourty, Patriots. Antrel Rolle, Giants.
Punter: Brandon Fields, Dolphins.
