EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson and Andrew DePaola have been named First-Team All-Pro, The Associated Press announced Friday.
The pair is joined by Vikings outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, who earned Second-Team honors.
Not only did Jefferson once again land on the First-Team roster, but he was a unanimous selection by the committee, earning all 50 first-place votes.
Rob Maaddi, AP Senior NFL writer, conducted a brief interview with Jefferson via videoconference following Minnesota's practice Thursday, then surprised him with the news.
"Wooooow," Jefferson reacted with a wide grin. "That's crazy. That's respect, right there. That's what I call respect. That's love. Thank you; I appreciate that."
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.
Jefferson recorded 103 catches for 1,522 yards (14.9 average) and 10 touchdowns in his fifth pro season. He finished sixth in receptions, second in receiving yards and tied for sixth in TD catches on the season.
Against the Seahawks in Week 16, the 25-year-old racked up 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns, surpassing Anthony Carter (478) for the fifth-most receptions in franchise history with 484.
Jefferson, whom the Vikings drafted 22nd overall in 2020, is the first player in NFL history with more than 7,000 receiving yards in just five seasons. Thus far, he has 495 career catches for 7,432 yards and 40 touchdowns.
DePaola 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.
DePaola has been a consistent presence for the Vikings specialists. He started the season extremely strong and returned to action in Week 14 without missing a beat after a thumb injury suffered against the Colts landed him on Injured Reserve.
A season-long team captain, DePaola also recently was voted to his third consecutive Pro Bowl.
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 was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his Week 16 outing in Seattle, where he contributed five tackles, 2.0 sacks and three QB hits.
The full 2024 All-Pro First and Second Teams are below:
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
