AP All-Pro teams: McCaffrey picked twice; Thomas, Gilmore unanimous choices

The Associated Press released its 2019 All-Pro honorees on Friday, and Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey highlights the first team by being selected at two different positions.

McCaffrey, who became only the third player in NFL history to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards and 1,000 rushing yards in the same season, received the most All-Pro votes for both the top running back and the top flex player in 2019.

The flex position was created in 2016 to reward players who best exemplify the modern era of NFL offenses.

The 2019 All-Pro first team also features two unanimous selections: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson received 47 of 50 votes, with Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Russell Wilson getting the other three.

Along with Jackson, 13 others made the All-Pro team for the first time. Saints punt returner and undrafted rookie Deonte Harris is the only first-year player to appear on the first team.

First-team offense

POS.	Player	Team
QB	Lamar Jackson	Ravens
RB	Christian McCaffrey	Panthers
Flex	Christian McCaffrey	Panthers
TE	George Kittle	49ers
WR	Michael Thomas	Saints
WR	DeAndre Hopkins	Texans
LT	Ronnie Stanley	Ravens
LG	Quenton Nelson	Colts
C	Jason Kelce	Eagles
RG	Zack Martin	Cowboys
RT	Ryan Ramczyk	Saints

First-team defense

POS.	Player	Team
Edge	Chandler Jones	Cardinals
Edge	T.J. Watt	Steelers
IDL	Aaron Donald	Rams
IDL	Cam Heyward	Steelers
LB	Bobby Wagner	Seahawks
LB	Demario Davis	Saints
LB	Eric Kendricks	Vikings
CB	Stephon Gilmore	Patriots
CB	Tre'Davious White	Bills
S	Jamal Adams	Jets
S	Minkah Fitzpatrick	Steelers
DB*	Marcus Peters/Tyrann Mathieu/Marlon Humphrey	Ravens/Chiefs/Ravens

* Each player received the same amount of votes

First-team special teams

POS.	Player	Team
K	Justin Tucker	Ravens
P	Brett Kern	Titans
KR	Cordarrelle Patterson	Bears
PR	Deonte Harris	Saints
ST	Matthew Slater	Patriots

Meanwhile, the All-Pro second team features some newcomers. Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaq Barrett and Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons are receiving All-Pro recognition for the first time in their careers.

Barrett is the first player to lead the NFL in sacks (19.5) and not be selected to the first team since DeMarcus Ware in 2010.

Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt, who made the first team as an edge rusher, also appears on the second squad among linebackers.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is the pick at both running back and flex on the second team.

Second-team offense

POS.	Player	Team
QB	Russell Wilson	Seahawks
RB	Derrick Henry	Titans
Flex	Derrick Henry	Titans
TE	Travis Kelce	Chiefs
WR	Julio Jones	Falcons
WR	Chris Godwin	Buccaneers
LT	David Bakhtiari	Packers
LG*	Joel Bitonio/Joe Thuney	Browns/Patriots
C	Rodney Hudson	Raiders
RG	Marshal Yanda	Ravens
RT	Mitchell Schwartz	Chiefs

Second-team defense

POS.	Player	Team
Edge	Shaq Barrett	Buccaneers
Edge	Cameron Jordan	Saints
IDL	Grady Jarrett	Falcons
IDL	DeForest Buckner	49ers
LB	Luke Kuechly	Panthers
LB	Darius Leonard	Colts
LB	T.J. Watt	Steelers
CB	Richard Sherman	49ers
CB	Marcus Peters	Ravens
S	Justin Simmons	Broncos
S	Tyrann Mathieu	Chiefs

Second-team special teams

POS.	Player	Team
K	Josh Lambo	Jaguars
P	Tress Way	Redskins
KR	Mecole Hardman	Chiefs
PR	Diontae Johnson	Steelers
ST*	Cordarrelle Patterson/J.T. Gray	Bears/Saints

* Each player received the same amount of votes

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