Last year’s NFL Pro Bowl featured 28 players who earned their first selection ever, 23 of whom were veterans finally earning the nod.
Looking ahead to 2024, which players on each team are fully capable of landing in the next contest featuring the league’s best players?
Predicting First-Time Pro Bowlers on Each Team
There are already members of the latest draft class who look like they’re geared up for a Pro Bowl run. Others on this list, though, have delivered the kind of season that led to a wealthier paycheck — even despite not yet earning a nomination.
Here now are our predictions for new Pro Bowlers on all 32 franchises ahead of the upcoming season.
Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr., Wide Receiver
He’s the first 2024 rookie looking like a realistic threat to earn an immediate Pro Bowl berth.
Not since Larry Fitzgerald has there been a more anticipated first-year wide receiver in the desert. If he builds immediate chemistry with past Pro Bowler Kyler Murray, don’t rule out Harrison taking part in the events before Super Bowl week.
Atlanta Falcons: Bijan Robinson, Running Back
Of all the past top-10 draft talents on the Falcons’ roster, Robinson looks like the one set to benefit the most from Atlanta’s new offense.
Head coach Raheem Morris already has plans to turn Robinson loose. It helps that Robinson is now placed in a system that turned Kyren Williams into a 2023 Pro Bowler with the Los Angeles Rams.
Baltimore Ravens: Zay Flowers, Wide Receiver
Flowers had a very impressive rookie season for Baltimore, record 77 receptions for 858 yards and five touchdowns.
In year two as one of Lamar Jackson’s favorite weapons in the Ravens offense, Flowers has the opportunity to build off of his impressive rookie season and make a case for the Pro Bowl.
Buffalo Bills: Ed Oliver, Defensive Tackle
Hard to imagine that Oliver has yet to earn his first nod. He’s become a consistent pass-rushing force for the Bills.
Oliver even snatched a career-best 9.5 sacks last year. He’s still young at 26, meaning he’s still got room for growth.
Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn, Cornerback
The former top 10 pick Horn has shown flashes of stardom before.
The cornerback’s problem is early injuries, which limited him to six starts in 2023, but not long ago he swiped away seven pass deflections in 2022. If he plays a full season and improves his interception numbers, he could be off to Camping World Stadium.
Chicago Bears: T.J. Edwards, Linebacker
While first-overall pick Caleb Williams could make a case for an immediate nod, the veteran linebacker Edwards seems long overdue for a Pro Bowl.
He’s produced back-to-back seasons of snatching 150 tackles or more and has also combined for 18 stops behind the line of scrimmage the last two seasons.
Cincinnati Bengals: Logan Wilson, Linebacker
Much like Edwards, fellow linebacker Wilson looks like he’s due for his first nomination at the annual league all-star game.
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Wilson has improved his tackle numbers each season, but he swooped up 135 last year. He’s even proved to be a ballhawk with 11 career interceptions (including two four-takeaway campaigns) in his career.
Cleveland Browns: Martin Emerson Jr., Cornerback
Denzel Ward is the Pro Bowler at cornerback for the Browns, but Emerson appears to be closing in on his first one.
He raised his game to another level by picking off four passes in 2023 — three of which got snatched during first downs. Furthermore, opposing quarterbacks only completed 46.8% of their passes when throwing it in his direction. And per TruMedia, Emerson allowed a completion percentage of under 3.4% in both post and corner routes during home and away games.
Dallas Cowboys: Osa Odighizuwa, Defensive Tackle
Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence would never roam freely if it were not for the presence and tenacity of Odighizuwa.
The former UCLA Bruin delivered a 13.2% pressure rush rate per TruMedia. He also delivered his most QB hits on first down with six. At some point, he’ll earn his respect and make a Pro Bowl. This could be the year it happens for the underrated interior presence in Dallas.
Denver Broncos: Javonte Williams, Running Back
This season feels like a make-or-break campaign for the 2021 second-rounder, as he’s yet to deliver his first 1,000-yard rushing season.
But we must remember he’s playing in the offense that turned Alvin Kamara into one of the league’s most versatile backs. Williams is now more familiar with Sean Payton’s scheme as he’s heading toward his second season in the system, which points to higher numbers.
Detroit Lions: Alex Anzalone, Linebacker
Anzalone has witnessed a career rise since his arrival at the Motor City.
He’s produced two straight seasons of hitting 120 tackles or higher, but he collected a career-high 85 solo stops during Detroit’s run to the NFC Championship Game last season. As he heads to Season 8, this could be his best chance at finally earning a bid.
Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love, Quarterback
The crazy part about Love’s epic 2023 season is that he threw for more touchdowns and yards than both Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers in their first full starting campaigns — and yet he missed the Pro Bowl.
Now armed with his blockbuster $220 million extension and becoming fully immersed with Matt LaFleur’s offense, Love could be even better in ’24.
Houston Texans: Nico Collins, Wide Receiver
Collins became one of the best breakout surprises of 2023 by delivering his first 80-catch, 1,000-yard season.
But what made Collins’ 2023 astonishing was how clutch he was for C.J. Stroud on third downs — catching 75.6% of his receptions during those sequences per TruMedia. Another season with Stroud could mean his first career Pro Bowl.
Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson, Quarterback
Doesn’t sound like the Colts will bottle Richardson following his season-ending shoulder injury. Indianapolis has a plan to turn the dual threat loose.
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That means defenses must get used to his powerful frame on RPO plays plus the rocket arm he comes equipped with. A healthy 2024 will elevate his chances of making a Pro Bowl run.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Etienne Jr., Running Back
He’s quite possibly the best 1,000-yard running back in the NFL who’s yet to reach a Pro Bowl.
One thing is certain, though, Etienne is the soul of the Jaguars offense. He elevated his rushing touchdowns to 11 last season and improving that total could mean a short trek to Tampa, Fla., for him come February.
Kansas City Chiefs: Isiah Pacheco, Running Back
For an offense that loves speed, Pacheco adds a touch of versatility as an extra receiver out of the backfield for the Chiefs.
The former seventh-rounder improved his rookie totals during the Chiefs’ back-to-back title run. Season 3 could be the campaign that adds “Pro Bowler” to his name.
Las Vegas Raiders: Jack Jones, Cornerback
Jones went from a potential NFL flameout to being reignited by a coach familiar with his potential: Antonio Pierce, who helped recruit and coach him at Arizona State.
Jones went on to bottle opposing WRs to under 50 yards in seven games last season. A full season as the potential CB1 for the Silver and Black could earn him some votes to attend Camping World Stadium in Tampa.
Los Angeles Chargers: Tuli Tuipulotu, Outside Linebacker
As Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa age, the Chargers are in great hands with Tuipulotu carrying the pass-rushing torch.
What’s unique about the 2023 rookie was that he delivered a better pass-rush win rate in road games (13.2% per TruMedia) compared to home contests (10.4% pressure rate).
Los Angeles Rams: Ernest Jones IV, Linebacker
We can now establish Jones as the official leader of the Rams’ defense post-Aaron Donald.
All the former third-round selection has done is improve his tackle output each season. But he’ll solidify his first Pro Bowl if he betters his 145 tackles with 14 stops for a loss from the ’23 season.
Miami Dolphins: De’Von Achane, Running Back
He’s not considered the lead back right now in South Beach. But given Raheem Mostert’s age of 32, Achane will have to be ready to assume the RB1 duties eventually soon.
That could mean bettering his epic 800-yard, eight-touchdown NFL debut. He proved he’s perfect for Mike McDaniel’s track and field offense, especially on third downs. Achane converted firsts on 25% of his runs there per TruMedia.
Minnesota Vikings: Camryn Bynum, Free Safety
Bynum has impressed the Vikings with his versatility to bounce between cornerback and safety.
Even more impressive for the former fourth-rounder is that he’s improved his tackle and pass-deflection numbers each season in the league. Continued progress could mean a trip to Camping World Stadium for him.
New England Patriots: Jahlani Tavai, Linebacker
As questionable as the Patriots’ roster is, Tavai enters this season as a bright spot and their best chance of witnessing a first-time Pro Bowler.
Tavai produced his first 100-tackle season in ’23, which also saw a career-best 65 solo stops. His head coach, Jerod Mayo, knows all about linebacker play as a past two-time Pro Bowler at the position.
New Orleans Saints: Chris Olave, Wide Receiver
Olave’s Pro Bowl chances will be dependent on his continued cohesion with Derek Carr.
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The wideout’s numbers did improve with Carr handling most of the 2023 QB snaps. But he’s got a chance to witness his first 90- or 100-catch season now that he’s heading to Season 2 with him, which also raises Olave’s Pro Bowl chances in the Big Easy.
New York Jets: Garrett Wilson, Wide Receiver
Much like Olave, Wilson’s Pro Bowl chances will rise through the chemistry he creates with Aaron Rodgers.
Wilson has already produced 80- and 90-catch seasons with mediocre QB play. But with Zach Wilson gone, a clean slate of health from Rodgers could turn Wilson into a Pro Bowler in Season 3.
New York Giants: Bobby Okereke, Linebacker
Okereke has quietly established himself as a reliable tackler — one who’s topped 130 tackles in his last three seasons.
But he snatched a career-best 11 tackles behind the line in his first season as a Giant. He’ll have to adjust to new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, though, to have a chance at heading to Tampa before the Super Bowl.
Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Carter, Defensive Tackle
The top 10 pick of 2023 Carter proved to be as good as advertised last season for the Eagles.
Even in a rotational role, Carter pummeled eight ball carriers behind the line of scrimmage and swooped up six sacks in his debut. Now he gets a chance to lead the defensive line.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Joey Porter Jr., Cornerback
There could be another Pro Bowler in a household that saw Porter’s dad earn four nominations during his stellar linebacker career.
The younger Porter not only swiped away 10 passes to his side but opposing quarterbacks/wide receivers struggled with him on post routes. Porter allowed less than a 3.7% completion percentage on posts during both home and away games per TruMedia.
San Francisco 49ers: Deommodore Lenoir, Cornerback
Lenoir has gone from fifth-rounder to rookie backup to now arguably the 49ers’ most underrated defender.
Lenoir has surrendered just one touchdown toward his side in 2022 and 2023. Like Porter, receivers struggled to face him on post routes and corner routes (Lenoir allowed under 3.9% in completion rate on the latter route via TruMedia). He could be due for his first Pro Bowl in 2024 — and a larger paycheck ahead of 2025.
Seattle Seahawks: Devon Witherspoon, Cornerback
Witherspoon finished fourth in voting for Defensive Rookie of the Year after breaking up 16 passes thrown in his direction.
He also didn’t allow more than 65 receiving yards to his side during his NFL debut. Now, he gets Mike Macdonald coaching him — who produced top-five defensive units with the Ravens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cody Mauch, Offensive Guard
Mauch showed signs of improvement throughout the season as the game began to slow down for the then-rookie.
After allowing five sacks to his side in the first eight games, Mauch surrendered just two the rest of the way per Pro Football Focus. If he continues to improve his pass blocking, he could be given a short drive to his home NFL venue for his first Pro Bowl.
Tennessee Titans: Calvin Ridley, Wide Receiver
Ridley gets this advantage when it comes to his Pro Bowl chances: Brian Callahan and his offense.
It’s the same system that turned Ja’Marr Chase into an All-Pro wideout with the Bengals. This could mean career-shattering numbers for the multiple 1,000-yard WR Ridley, who’s never surpassed 1,400 yards or 90 catches in his career.
Washington Commanders: Frankie Luvu, Linebacker
Many fans will predict No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels as a potential first-time All-Pro, as he’ll assume the QB reins. The veteran linebacker Luvu, however, seems long overdue for a Pro Bowl nod.
He’s snatched 29 total tackles for a loss the last two seasons with Carolina and delivered a career-best 125 tackles last year. Now he gets defensive whiz Dan Quinn in his corner as head coach — which could spark new, immense results and Pro Bowl Appearance No. 1.
