Who votes for the NFL Honors? A look at how the voting process works

At the 12th annual NFL Honors on Thursday night, the NFL recognized another year of outstanding play around the league. Patrick Mahomes has received yet another coveted award following a record-breaking season: The AP 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player.

During the event, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 was unveiled, while Kelly Clarkson (the first female host in the event's history) announced The Associated Press' NFL honors.

The NFL Honors (an annual gala event styled after the Academy Awards) gives the league the chance to recognize the best athletes in the NFL. The finest players in the league gather to commemorate the NFL's shining stars, but who decides on who wins these awards?

At the end of the regular season, 50 members of the national media who regularly cover the NFL submit their ballots. The process is overseen by the Associated Press (AP), which is why the honor is called the "AP NFL Awards."

List of winners announced at 12th annual NFL Honors

Here is the full list of awards that were presented in the NFL honors for the 2022 season:

• AP Most Valuable Player presented by Invisalign: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs quarterback
• AP Coach of the Year: Brian Daboll, Giants
• AP Comeback Player of the Year: Geno Smith, Seahawks quarterback
• AP Offensive Player of the Year presented by Microsoft Surface: Justin Jefferson, Vikings wide receiver
• AP Defensive Player of the Year: Nick Bosa, 49ers defensive end
• AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Garrett Wilson, Jets wide receiver
• AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Sauce Gardner, Jets cornerback
• Next Gen Stats Moment of the Year: Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's catch versus Bills
• Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide: Dak Prescott, Cowboys quarterback

• Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Ronde Barber; Darrelle Revis; Joe Thomas; Zach Thomas; DeMarcus Ware; Don Coryell (coach/contributor); Chuck Howley (senior); Joe Klecko (senior); Ken Riley (senior)
• FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Year: Joe Burrow, Bengals quarterback; Josh Jacobs, Raiders running back.
• Salute to Service Award presented by USAA: Ron Rivera, Commander's head coach
• Bud Light Celly of the Year: Bengals roller-coaster celebration in Week 18
• NFL Fan of the Year presented by Captain Morgan: Larry Bevans, Seahawks
• Deacon Jones Sack Leader Award: Nick Bosa, 49ers defensive end
• AP Assistant Coach of the Year: DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator
• Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award: Calais Campbell, Ravens defensive lineman
• Angry Run of the Year: Dameon Pierce, Texans running back versus Jaguars
• Jim Brown Award (Rushing Leader): Josh Jacobs, Raiders running back
• Head and Shoulders Never Not Working Protection Play of the Year: 49ers tight end George Kittle versus Cowboys.

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