5 players named unanimous All-Pros for 2021 NFL season

#3 - Jonathan Taylor - running back, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt

It’s no surprise that the NFL’s leading rusher this season earned unanimous votes to be on the First Team Offense. Jonathan Taylor dominated all season to the tune of 1,811 total rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. Arguably, if Derrick Henry had stayed healthy all season, the two might have been battling it out on the ground.

Taylor’s breakout season came in just his sophomore year after a big second half in his rookie year. The Colts missed the playoffs in Week 18 due to their loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but Taylor is primed to be the focal point of the Colts’ offense for seasons to come.

#2 - T.J. Watt - defensive end, Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers v Cincinnati Bengals Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald

T.J Watt earned his All-Pro status by simply tying former New York Giants DE Michael Strahan’s single-season sack record. Both achieved 22.5 sacks in the regular season; although Watt had the benefit of an extra game while Strahan achieved his record in 17 regular season appearances.

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to sneak into the playoffs and will need Watt to wreak havoc at the line of scrimmage if they have any hope of beating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card game.

#1 - Aaron Donald - defensive tackle, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams v Arizona Cardinals

It’s old hat by now for Aaron Donald to make the All-Pro team. 2021 represents his 7th year in a row making the All-Pro list. Donald is also a three-time Defensive Player of the Year so another All-Pro designation only further validates his status as the premier defensive player in the league.

This season, Donald filled the stats sheet with 12.5 sacks, 38 solo tackles and 4 forced fumbles. He has achieved double-digit sack totals in 6 of his 8 seasons in the NFL. He is the anchor of the Rams’ defense and an important cog in their hopes of making a run at the Super Bowl.