At the halfway point of the 2026 NFL season, the spotlight shines on standout players with the announcement of the midseason All-Pro team. The selections feature 26 players: 12 from the offense, 11 from the defense, and 3 from special teams.
Leading the offensive charge is Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, who is on track for remarkable achievements with a league-high average of 8.7 yards per attempt and 13.3 yards per completion. He has accumulated 4,354 passing yards and 27 passing touchdowns thus far while also leading with 9 rushing touchdowns.
In the running back category, the top selections are Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions and Kenneth Walker III of the Kansas City Chiefs. Gibbs leads the league with 1,058 scrimmage yards and 10 total touchdowns, averaging 110.4 rushing yards per game. Walker maintains an average of 110 rushing yards per game at a rate of 5.5 yards per attempt.
The wide receiver lineup features Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks, CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys, and Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals. Smith-Njigba is on pace for an unprecedented 136 catches and 2,093 yards this season. Lamb is also having a stellar year with 128 catches and a league-leading 93 targets.
Among tight ends, Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders has emerged as a key player, recording 41 catches for 547 yards and 5 touchdowns in just six games.
The offensive line includes Trent Williams from the San Francisco 49ers and Penei Sewell of the Lions. Williams remains a pivotal force for his team, while Sewell impressively combines agility with size to create running lanes.
On the defensive side, Dexter Lawrence of the Bengals and Jeffery Simmons of the Bears stand out among defensive tackles, bringing vital energy and effectiveness. Lawrence has excelled in the inside pass rush while Simmons continues to disrupt plays.
Edge rushers include Aidan Hutchinson of the Lions, who is tipped as a favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, and Will Anderson Jr. from the Texans, noted for his impressive 7.5 sacks.
The linebacker positions feature Fred Warner (49ers), Blake Cashman (Vikings), and Ernest Jones IV (Seahawks), all of whom are making significant impacts on their respective defenses.
In the secondary, Jamel Dean from the Steelers and Trent McDuffie of the Rams are highlighted for their coverage skills and playmaking abilities. Finally, the safety positions are filled by Jevon Holland of the Giants and Jessie Bates III from the Falcons.
For special teams, kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn of the Texans and punter Jordan Stout from the Giants showcase impressive statistics, while Chimere Dike of the Titans continues to make waves as the return specialist.
This midseason recognition underscores the exceptional performances across the league as teams gear up for the second half of the season.
