EAGAN, Minn. – Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola has been recognized as an All-Pro for the second straight season.
DePaola was announced to the Second-Team All-Pro roster by The Associated Press Friday.
"Any time you get recognized, it's quite the honor," he said. "I'm extremely humbled and excited to again be voted as an All-Pro. Every day I just strive to live up to the player that both the coaches and my teammates expect me to be, and if Pro Bowls and All-Pro recognition comes along with that, it's just an amazing added bonus."
DePaola's second career All-Pro came shortly after receiving his second straight Pro Bowl nod.
DePaola's recent work includes executing a picture-perfect snap against the Packers in Week 17, enabling Greg Joseph to smoothly knock through a 54-yard field goal. He has been instrumental in special teams plays throughout the season, including making a direct snap to running back Ty Chandler on a successful fake punt against the Broncos Week 11.
DePaola is well-respected by his teammates, coaches and peers and is recognized as a leader within Minnesota's locker room.
Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels praised DePaola last month, nicknaming him "Perfect All-Pro Po."
"The snaps are perfect," Daniels said. "I don't think there's a doubt he should end up being a back-to-back All-Pro and a Pro Bowler.
All-Pro First Team
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Lamar Jackson, Baltimore
Running Back – Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco
Fullback – Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco
Tight End – George Kittle, San Francisco
Wide Receivers – Tyreek Hill, Miami; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit
Left Tackle – Trent Williams, San Francisco
Left Guard – Joe Thuney, Kansas City
Center – Jason Kelce, Philadelphia
Right Guard – Zack Martin, Dallas
Right Tackle – Penei Sewell, Detroit
DEFENSE
Edge Rushers – Myles Garrett, Cleveland; T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh
Interior Linemen – Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams; Chris Jones, Kansas City
Linebackers – Fred Warner, San Francisco; Roquan Smith, Baltimore; Quincy Williams, New York Jets
Cornerbacks – DaRon Bland, Dallas; Sauce Gardner, New York Jets
Slot Cornerback – Trent McDuffie, Kansas City
Safeties – Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore; Antoine Winfield, Jr., Tampa Bay
SPECIAL TEAMS
Placekicker – Brandon Aubrey, Dallas
Punter – AJ Cole, Las Vegas
Kick Returner – Keisean Nixon, Green Bay
Punt Returner – Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans
Special Teamer – Miles Killebrew, Pittsburgh
Long Snapper – Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville
View photos from the Vikings locker room at TCO Performance Center as players cleaned out their lockers at the close of the 2023 season.
All-Pro Second Team
OFFENSE
Quarterback – Dak Prescott, Dallas
Running Back – Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams
Fullback – Patrick Ricard, Baltimore
Tight End – Sam LaPorta, Detroit
Wide Receivers – A.J. Brown, Philadelphia; Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams; *Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco; *Mike Evans, Tampa Bay
Left Tackle – Tyron Smith, Dallas
Left Guard – Tyler Smith, Dallas
Center – Frank Ragnow, Detroit
Right Guard – Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta
Right Tackle – Lane Johnson, Philadelphia
* Tied in voting total
DEFENSE
Edge Rushers – Micah Parsons, Dallas; Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas
Interior Linemen – Justin Madubuike, Baltimore; Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants
Linebackers – Demario Davis, New Orleans; Bobby Wagner, Seattle; Patrick Queen, Baltimore
Cornerbacks – Jaylon Johnson, Chicago; Charvarius Ward, San Francisco
Slot Cornerback – Taron Johnson, Buffalo
Safeties – Jessie Bates III, Atlanta; Justin Simmons, Denver
SPECIAL TEAMS
Placekicker – Jake Elliott, Philadelphia
Punter – Bryan Anger, Dallas
Kick Returner – Marvin Mims, Denver
Punt Returner – Derius Davis, Los Angeles Chargers
Special Teamer – Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Detroit
Long Snapper – Andrew DePaola, Minnesota
