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Peyton Manning and Von Miller were named to the 2012 NFL All-Pro team on Saturday the Associated Press announced.
Manning received 43 of 50 possible votes, showing just how dominant the voters feel he was this past season. Aaron Rodgers received 4 votes while Tom Brady received 3. It was the 6th time Manning was named to the team.
Von Miller was the other Bronco named to the team, receiving 48 of 50 possible votes at outside linebacker. Aldon Smith was his counterpart, receiving 48 possible votes.
Ryan Clady joined Duane Brown of the Houston Texans at the offensive tackle position.
Champ Bailey wasn't shut out, being named to the 2nd Team. Richard Sherman of the Seahawks and Charles Tillman on the Bears won 1st team honors.
Two players were unanimous selections with DE J.J. Watt of the Texans and RB Adrian Peterson of the Vikings claiming the honors.
As for team selections, the San Francisco 49ers had the most All-Pros with six, followed by the Seattle Seahawks with 4. The Broncos had three.
The NFC had 17 players on the first team to the AFC's 10. Only one rookie made the team, Vikings kicker Blari Walsh.
Congrats to all the Broncos that made the list!
| The Associated Press All-Pro first team |
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| Offense | Defense | |||||||
| Pos. | Player | Team | Votes | Pos. | Player | Team | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Peyton Manning | Broncos | 43 | DE | J.J. Watt | Texans | 50 | |
| RB | Adrian Peterson | Vikings | 50 | DE | Cameron Wake | Dolphins | 28 | |
| RB | Marshawn Lynch | Seahawks | 24 | DT | Geno Atkins | Bengals | 42 | |
| FB | Vonta Leach | Ravens | 26 | DT | Vince Wilfork | Patriots | 27 | |
| TE | Tony Gonzalez | Falcons | 24 | OLB | Von Miller | Broncos | 48 | |
| WR | Calvin Johnson | Lions | 49 | OLB | Aldon Smith | 49ers | 47 | |
| WR | Brandon Marshall | Bears | 23 | ILB | Patrick Willis | 49ers | 30 | |
| OT | Duane Brown | Texans | 27 | ILB | NaVorro Bowman | 49ers | 26 | |
| OT | Ryan Clady | Broncos | 19 | CB | Richard Sherman | Seahawks | 39 | |
| G | Mike Lupati | 49ers | 38 | CB | Charles Tillman | Bears | 37 | |
| G | Jahri Evans | Saints | 23 | S | Earl Thomas | Seahawks | 28 | |
| C | Max Unger | Seahawks | 16 | S | Dashon Goldson | 49ers | 20 | |
| K | Blair Walsh | Vikings | 42 | P | Andy Lee | 49ers | 24 | |
| KR | Jacoby Jones | Ravens | 37½ | |||||
| The Associated Press All-Pro second team |
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| Offense | Defense | |||||||
| Pos. | Player | Team | Votes | Pos. | Player | Team | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Aaron Rodgers | Packers | 4 | DE | Justin Smith | 49ers | 6 | |
| RB | Alfred Morris | Redskins | 14 | DE | Julius Peppers | Bears | 5 | |
| RB | Jamaal Charles | Chiefs | 7 | DT | Justin Smith | 49ers | 17 | |
| FB | Jerome Felton | Vikings | 12 | DT | Ndamukong Suh | Lions | 5 | |
| TE | Jason Witten | Cowboys | 19 | DT | Haloti Ngata | Ravens | 5 | |
| WR | A.J. Green | Bengals | 16½ | OLB | Chad Greenway | Vikings | 2 | |
| WR | Andre Johnson | Texans | 8½ | OLB | Ahmad Brooks | 49ers | 1 | |
| OT | Joe Thomas | Browns | 17 | OLB | Clay Matthews | Packers | 1 | |
| OT | Joe Staley | 49ers | 11 | OLB | DeMarcus Ware | Cowboys | 1 | |
| G | Marshal Yanda | Ravens | 17 | ILB | Daryl Washington | Cardinals | 20 | |
| G | Logan Mankins | Patriots | 7 | ILB | London Fletcher | Redskins | 7 | |
| C | Maurkice Pouncey | Steelers | 10 | CB | Champ Bailey | Broncos | 8 | |
| K | Phil Dawson | Browns | 4 | CB | Tim Jennings | Bears | 8 | |
| KR | David Wilson | Giants | 3 | S | Eric Weddle | Chargers | 19 | |
| S | Jairus Byrd | Bills | 7 | |||||
| P | Thomas Morstead | Saints | 18 | |||||
Complete voting (position-by-position)
Quarterbacks: Peyton Manning, Denver, 43; Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay, 4; Tom Brady, New England, 3.
Running backs: Adrian Peterson, Minnesota, 50; Marshawn Lynch, Seattle, 24; Alfred Morris, Washington, 14; Jamaal Charles, Kansas City, 7; Arian Foster, Houston, 3.
Fullbacks: Vonta Leach, Baltimore, 26; Jerome Felton, Minnesota, 12; Marcel Reece, Oakland, 4;Michael Robinson, Seattle, 3; Mike Tolbert, Carolina, 2; Bruce Miller, San Francisco, 1; John Kuhn, Green Bay, 1.
Tight ends: Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta, 24; Jason Witten, Dallas, 19; Rob Gronkowski, New England, 4;Jimmy Graham, New Orleans, 2; Heath Miller, Pittsburgh, 1.
Wide receivers: Calvin Johnson, Detroit, 49; Brandon Marshall, Chicago, 23; A.J. Green, Cincinnati, 16½; Andre Johnson, Houston, 8½; Demaryius Thomas, Denver, 1; Wes Welker, New England, 1;Julio Jones, Atlanta, 1.
Offensive tackles: Duane Brown, Houston, 27; Ryan Clady, Denver, 19; Joe Thomas, Cleveland, 17; Joe Staley, San Francisco, 11; Russell Okung, Seattle, 6; Andre Smith, Cincinnati, 5; Trent Williams, Washington, 5; Anthony Davis, San Francisco, 3; Tyson Clabo, Atlanta, 2; Phil Loadholt, Minnesota, 2; Eric Winston, Kansas City, 1; Matt Kalil, Minnesota, 1; Sebastian Vollmer, New England, 1.
Guards: Mike Iupati, San Francisco, 38; Jahri Evans, New Orleans, 23; Marshal Yanda, Baltimore, 17;Logan Mankins, New England, 7; Evan Mathis, Philadelphia, 5; Josh Sitton, Green Bay, 5; Alex Boone, San Francisco, 2; Chris Snee, New York Giants, 2; Wade Smith, Houston, 1.
Centers: Max Unger, Seattle, 16; Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh, 10; Chris Myers, Houston, 7; John Sullivan, Minnesota, 7; Mike Pouncey, Miami, 7; Nick Mangold, New York Jets, 2; Eric Wood, Buffalo, 1.
Kickers: Blair Walsh, Minnesota, 42; Phil Dawson, Cleveland, 4; Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland, 3;Dan Bailey, Dallas, 1.
Kick returners: Jacoby Jones, Baltimore, 37½; David Wilson, New York Giants, 3; Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo, 2½; Leon Washington, Seattle, 2; Darius Reynaud, Tennessee, 2; Randall Cobb, Green Bay, 1; Marcus Thigpen, Miami, 1; Josh Cribbs, Cleveland, 1.
Defensive ends: J.J. Watt, Houston, 50; Cameron Wake, Miami, 28; Justin Smith, San Francisco, 6;Julius Peppers, Chicago, 5; Chris Clemons, Seattle, 4; Jared Allen, Minnesota, 3; Elvis Dumervil, Denver, 1; Aldon Smith, San Francisco, 1; Charles Johnson, Carolina, 1; John Abraham, Atlanta, 1.
Defensive tackles: Geno Atkins, Cincinnati, 42; Vince Wilfork, New England, 27; Justin Smith, San Francisco, 17; Haloti Ngata, Baltimore, 5; Ndamukong Suh, Detroit, 5; Henry Melton, Chicago, 2;Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay, 2.
Outside linebackers: Von Miller, Denver, 48; Aldon Smith, San Francisco, 47; Chad Greenway, Minnesota, 2; Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco, 1; Clay Matthews, Green Bay, 1; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas, 1.
Inside linebackers: Patrick Willis, San Francisco, 30; NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco, 26; Daryl Washington, Arizona, 20; London Fletcher, Washington, 7; Luke Kuechly, Carolina, 5; Jerod Mayo, New England, 4; Lawrence Timmons, Pittsburgh, 3; Derrick Johnson, Kansas City, 2; Lance Briggs, Chicago, 1; Bobby Wagner, Seattle, 1.
Cornerbacks: Richard Sherman, Seattle, 39; Charles Tillman, Chicago, 37; Tim Jennings, Chicago, 8; Champ Bailey, Denver, 8; Patrick Peterson, Arizona, 5; Antonio Cromartie, New York Jets, 3.
Safeties: Earl Thomas, Seattle, 28; Dashon Goldson, San Francisco, 20; Eric Weddle, San Diego, 19; Jairus Byrd, Buffalo, 7; Stevie Brown, New York Giants, 6; Ed Reed, Baltimore, 3; Thomas DeCoud, Atlanta, 3; Donte Whitner, San Francisco, 2; T.J. Ward, Cleveland, 2; Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay, 2; William Moore, Atlanta, 1; Eric Berry, Kansas City, 1; Reshad Jones, Miami, 1; Devin McCourty, New England, 1; LaRon Landry, New York Jets, 1; Morgan Burnett, Green Bay, 1; Reggie Nelson, Cincinnati, 1; Tyvon Branch, Oakland, 1.
Punters: Andy Lee, San Francisco, 24; Thomas Morstead, New Orleans, 18; Dustin Colquitt, Kansas City, 5; Britton Colquitt, Denver, 1; Brandon Fields, Miami, 1; Brian Anger, Jacksonville, 1.