NFL Pro Bowl 2023 will kick off in February and we already have leaders on the list. Fans have given their verdict with the likes of Jefferson and Mahomes.
Bro Bowl format change brought a shockwave in the league as flag football will be played this season, unlike those inventive drills in past years. Some linemen wanted the pancake competition, while running backs wanted a race.
Justin Jefferson, the wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings is one of the top young players in the NFL. He leads all NFL players in Pro Bowl 2023 voting with 90,313 votes.
Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs came second with 87,384 votes, the best for any quarterback, and who would disagree? He is the best in the game right now.
The 2023 Pro Bowl Games Vote presented by Castrol was open for fans on November 15, 2022, to show their support for their favorite players by voting for them to be named to the 2023 Pro Bowl Games roster.
The NFL is the professional sports league in which the best athlete teams are chosen through fan, coach, and player voting.
In 1995, the league became the first in professional sports to provide online all-star voting. The Games will take place in Las Vegas this year and will be a week-long celebration where players can compete in unique events to show off their football and non-football skills.
An exciting NFL Flag football match featuring Pro Bowl players will conclude the multi-day AFC versus NFC battle on February 5 at Allegiant Stadium.
The 2023 Pro Bowl vote leaders by position are listed below for both the AFC and the NFC.
Quarterback
1. Patrick Mahomes – 87,834 Votes
For the AFC, quarterback Patrick Mahomes is at the top with 87,384 votes.
He is a football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Patrick is one of four black quarterbacks to win the AP MVP award.
He was a First Team All-Pro, the NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and the Most Valuable Player, winner.
2. Geno Smith – 70,230 Votes
Geno Smith, a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks ranks second in passer rating (107.9) and had 70,230 votes.
He played as the backup quarterback for the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seattle Seahawks.
3. Josh Allen and Company
Josh Allen, is second in the league with 3,183 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. If not for that awful Jets game and injury afterward, he was straight up the best as far as the stats go.
Despite his recent form, he will surely be in Vegas on February 5, donning that AFC red jersey.
Additionally, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa have a solid case to label them one of the best quarterbacks for the 2023 season.
Other names on the possible list include Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Trevor Lawrence, Kirk Cousins and Lamar Jackson.
Wide Receiver
1. Justin Jefferson – 90,313 Votes
Justin Jefferson leads all players with the votes of 90,313 in balloting for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games Vote presented by Castrol.
The Vikings received the most votes in the National Football League. Justin Jefferson plays wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
He has 81 receptions, 1,232 yards, five touchdowns, and numerous Catch of the Year candidates. He has been a Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro in each of his first two seasons.
2. Tyreek Hill – 83,576 Votes
Tyreek Hill who plays as a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins is listed as in the top 5 vote-getter with 83,576 votes.
He has won a Super Bowl championship in Super Bowl LIV and been named a punt returner on the NFL 2010 All-Decade Team.
Hill has been chosen for six Pro Bowls, won a Super Bowl championship in Super Bowl LIV, and been named a punt returner on the NFL 2010 All-Decade Team.
Running Back
1. Saquon Barkley – 83,947 Votes
Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants is currently in fourth place with 83,947 votes.
In his first season with the New York Giants, Barkley set several league and team records his route to a 1,300+ yard rushing season.
Barkley received worldwide recognition and came in fourth place for the Heisman Trophy with 304 total votes in 2017.
2. Derrick Henry – 75,754 Votes
Derrick Henry is the Titans player leading the voting at his position with 75,754 votes after Barkley.
He is the first player in the NFL to surpass 1,000 rushing yards this season. During the 2016 NFL Draft, Henry was selected by the Titans in the second round.
He ranked first in the NFL for rushing yards and touchdowns in the 2019 season.
3. Kyle Juszczyk – 78,009 Votes
Kyle Juszczyk, a football fullback for the San Francisco 49ers, received 78,009 votes.
In the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected him from Harvard, where he played college football.
Juszczyk scored a touchdown in Super Bowl LIV, becoming the first Harvard alumnus ever to do it.
3. Alec Ingold – 63,170 Votes
Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold received 63,170 votes and leads his position in AFC voting.
Ingold’s first touchdown of his NFL career came in Week 10 when the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New York Giants 26-24.
In Week 15, the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated him 20-16. He caught three catches for 22 yards.
4. Isiah Pacheco – 40,543 Votes
Isiah Pacheco from Kansas City Chiefs leads with 40,543 votes in pro bowl voting.
The Kansas City Chiefs chose Pacheco as the 251st overall choice in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
He scored his first NFL rushing touchdown on a 3-yard run in week one against the Arizona Cardinals, making his NFL debut. He made his first career start in the Chiefs’ Week 7 game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Is it a popularity contest? Sorry NFL fans, We disagree with the list that doesn’t have the batman Nick Chubb and the dynamite Josh Jacobs in the list of Running Backs. And how could we forget about the breakout star Rhamondre Stevenson with 1,286 yards and 284 carries with nine touchdowns?
These are three of the best rushers in the league. They will be right there with the likes of Henry, Saquon, and McCaffrey in Vegas this February.
Tight End
1. Travis Kelce – 85,785 Votes
Travis Kelce is among the top three in Pro Bowl voting. He plays tight end for the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs.
Behind Minnesota Vikings quarterback Justin Jefferson in the voting, tight end Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are currently ranked No. 2 and No. 3.
Kelce currently leads the NFL, setting a new career best with 12 touchdowns. He currently has 73 receptions for 912 receiving yards, which puts him on pace for his seventh straight season of at least 1,000 yards, which would further his own tight-end record.
2. T.J. Hockenson – 69,749 Votes
The Vikings lead all teams in total votes, and Thomas James Hockenson got 69,749 votes. He is a football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).
The Detroit Lions selected him eighth overall in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, and as a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he won the John Mackey Award as the best tight end.
Offensive Lineman
1. Trent Williams – 30,483 Votes
Trent Williams, an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, received 30,483 votes for the 2023 Pro Bowl.
In the 2010 NFL Draft, Williams was regarded as one of the top offensive linemen available and was compared to Jammal Brown.
According to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt, Williams will be selected in the first round and can serve as a starter for the league for a very long period.
2. Terron Armstead – 21,826 Votes
Terron Armstead leads his position with 21,826 votes. He is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
The Saints selected him in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Armstead ran the fastest 40-yard sprint time of any offensive lineman at the NFL Combine since it originally started in 1982 in 2013
3. Jason Kelce – 49,572 Votes
Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles is the early leader in Pro Bowl votes as he got 49,572 votes.
He is a football center for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Kelce has been selected for the Pro Bowl five times and has four-time first-team All-Pro selection
4. Creed Humphrey – 36,383 Votes
Creed Humphrey is a football center for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). For Kansas, he leads his position with 26,383 votes.
Humphrey was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In 2019 and 2020, he was recognized as the offensive lineman of the year by the Big 12 Conference.
5. Zack Martin – 24,682 Votes
Zack Martin is presently in first place among Cowboys fans as their choice to play in the Pro Bowl in 2023 with 24,682 votes.
He has played in seven Pro Bowls and been picked for seven All-Pro teams. Martin is regarded as one of the NFL’s top guards.
6. Kevin Zeitler – 23,729 Votes
Kevin Zeitler is one of five players from Baltimore toward the top of the rankings for their positions with 23,729 votes.
He was chosen in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He has also played for the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns.
Defensive Lineman
1. Nick Bosa – 72,910 Votes
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa leads Pro Bowl votes for the defensive end with 72,910 votes.
Bosa’s nine sacks during the regular season and contribution to his team’s journey to the Super Bowl led to the success of NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
2. Von Miller – 64,611 Votes
Von Miller a football outside linebacker for the Buffalo Bills leads with 64,611 votes.
Miller was chosen for eight Pro Bowls, making the first team three times and the second team four times. He currently has 110.5 career sacks, which is the most in Denver Broncos history and the most of any active player.
3. Chris Jones – 60,051 Votes
Chris Jones leads the AFC defensive tackles with 60,051 votes. He plays defensive tackle for the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs (NFL).
He was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft after playing college football for Mississippi State.
Chris was named 39th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 list by his fellow players.
4. Javon Hargrave – 47,376 Votes
Javon Hargrave, a defensive tackle with the Philadelphia Eagles in American football, received 47,376 votes in the pro bowl voting.
He was chosen in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sorry Browns fans for not having Myles Garrett on the list, but he is still the best pure pass rusher in the league if you ask me.
Cornerback
1. Tariq Woolen – 58,633 Votes
Tariq Woolen is leading the Pro Bowl Voting with 58,633 votes.
He leads all cornerbacks in the league with five interceptions, which ties a rookie record for the Seahawks.
He plays cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Woolen finished third in the history of the NFL Combine in 2022 with a time of 4.26 seconds for the 40-yard sprint.
2. Sauce Gardner – 46,581 Votes
Sauce Gardner cornerback for the New York Jets leads AFC cornerbacks with 46,581 votes.
The New York Jets selected Gardner with the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
In a 16-9 victory over the Denver Broncos, Gardner recorded 10 tackles and three pass breakups, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week honours.
Linebacker
1. Roquan Smith – 46,356 Votes
Roquan Smith inside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens leads the position in Pro Bowl Voting with 46,356 votes.
Smith became the first Georgia Bulldog to receive the Butkus Award. Throughout a 23-20 victory over the Houston Texans, Smith had a total of 16 tackles, including two tackles for loss and an interception.
2. Jordyn Brooks – 46,300 Votes
Jordyn Brooks leads the NFC inside linebackers with 46,300 votes and is second in the NFL only to Baltimore’s Roquan Smith (46,356), who has an NFL-best 122 tackles.
Brooks was voted first-team All-Big 12 and a popular second-team All-American after making 108 tackles, including 20 tackles for a loss and three sacks.
3. Micah Parsons – 63,612 Votes
Micah Parsons is among the leading NFC candidates and the top outside linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys with 63,612 votes.
He was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft after winning the Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP, and Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year.
Following the 2021 season, Parsons was recognized as the Defensive Rookie of the Year in the NFL.
4. Matthew Judon – 61,617 Votes
Matthew Judon has the most votes among outside linebackers for the AFC with 61,617 votes. He is second overall at the position, 2,000 votes behind Micah Parsons.
The Baltimore Ravens selected him in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Judon was selected to the Pro Bowl twice in a row during his five seasons with the Ravens. He signed with the Patriots in 2021, and his third straight season in the Pro Bowl.
Safety
1. Derwin James – 57,090 Votes
James is currently ranked as the top NFL safety for the Pro Bowl all-star game. James received 57,090 votes, which is a number among the top safeties (strong and free) for both the NFC and AFC.
Through 11 games this season, James has recorded 100 tackles. He plays strong safety for the National Football League’s Los Angeles Chargers (NFL).
In the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Chargers.
2. Budda Baker – 48,454 Votes
Budda Baker, who has already played in the Pro Bowl and been named to the All-Pro team, is competing for another spot with 48,454 votes in pro bowl voting.
He is a football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).
In 2021 he started all 17 games, recording 98 tackles, two sacks, seven passes defended, and three interceptions.
3. Minkah Fitzpatrick – 56,306 Votes
Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick paces the AFC at his position with 56,306 votes.
Fitzpatrick is the only member of the Steelers to hold the top spot in the pro bowl voting. He was selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins before being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2019 season.
4. Eddie Jackson – 54,291 Votes
Eddie Jackson’s play is again being recognized by Pro Bowl voters, with a total of 54,291 votes.
He is currently in the lead for his NFC position in the Pro Bowl voting. NFLDraftScout.com ranked him as the fifth-best strong safety prospect in the draft.
Kicker
1. Justin Tucker – 57,721 Votes
Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens is currently in first place for placekicker in the voting for 2023. He is recognized as one of the all-time great placekickers and he holds two important NFL kicker records.
He beat the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 in Week 5 of 2022 after kicking the game-winning 43-yard field goal with seconds remaining.
2. Ryan Succop – 40,087 Votes
Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop is now leading the NFC in received fan votes with 40,087.
He was called Mr. Irrelevant for the year due to the Kansas City Chiefs selecting him as the last choice in the 2009 NFL Draft.
Succop became the first Mr. Irrelevant to participate in and win a Super Bowl as a starter and an active player when he was the Buccaneers’ starting kick returner in their 31-9 victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.
Punter
1. Johnny Hekker – 40,669 Votes
Johnny Hekker of the Panthers is in first place among punters after the first round of voting for the 2023 Pro Bowl with 40,669 votes.
He has also been named to the First Team All-Pro four times, the Second Team All-Pro twice, and the All-Decade Team of the NFL in 2010.
He also holds the NFL record for the longest punt in Super Bowl history with a 65-yarder he threw in Super Bowl LIII.
2. Ryan Stonehouse – 24,761 Votes
Ryan Stonehouse, a football punter for Tennessee Titans leads with 24,761 votes in the 2023 pro bowl voting.
He has now been recognized as the AFC special teams player of the week. Stonehouse, a rookie out of Colorado State, is leading the league in punting average with 53.2 yards on 51 tries so far in 2022.
He now holds the record for the highest career average yards per punt in both the Mountain West Conference and NCAA FBS.