Broncos players named to AP and NFLPA All-Pro teams

Three Broncos players were recognized by the Associated Press (AP) and NFL Players Association, by being selected to their respective All-Pro Teams. These players are Justin Simmons, Marvin Mims Jr., and Patrick Surtain II.

Associated Press Second-Team All-Pros

1. Safety Justin Simmons:

Justin Simmons was selected to the Associated Press Second-Team All-Pro for the fourth time in his eight-year career. It is the third consecutive season for Simmons to be named to the AP Second-Team All-Pro. The first one was in 2019. Justin finished the 2023-24 season with the following stats ...

• 15 games
• 70 tackles (53 solo)
• 2 tackles for loss
• 1 sack
• 2 forced fumbles
• 1 fumble recovery
• 8 pass breakups
• 3 interceptions

Simmons was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week once this season and is also a Pro Bowl starter. Now, he is a 4x All-Pro, this time alongside Falcons free agency star signing Jessie Bates III.

2. Kick Returner Marvin Mims Jr.:

Marvin Mims Jr. showed why the Broncos traded up for him, despite the receiver position not being a top priority for the team. As a rookie he was simply electric. Mims was mainly used as a kick and punt returner and had some contributions to the offense.

Mims was a great returner for Denver after he finished with the following stats:

• 19 punt returns - 312 yards - 16.4 average yards/return - longest return: 52 yards
• 15 kick returns - 397 yards - 26.5 average yards/return - longest return: 99 yards (Touchdown vs Miami)

Marvin now is a Pro Bowler and an All-Pro, as a rookie, simply impressive. He was very close to make it as a punt returner too - finished third in the position voting.

NFL PA First-Team All-Pro

1. Cornerback Patrick Surtain II:

Pat has been selected to the NFL PA All-Pro team for the second consecutive season in the second-ever team recognition by the players. This team is player-voted only. Surtain locked down top-tier wideouts through the season ...

• Week 1 vs Davante Adams: 2 receptions in 5 targets, 16 yards - 3 pass breakups
• Week 2 vs Terry McLaurin: 0 receptions in 0 targets
• Week 3 vs Tyreek Hill: 2 receptions in 3 targets, 26 yards
• Week 4 vs DJ Moore: 3 receptions in 5 targets, 52 yards - 1 pass breakup
• Week 5 vs Garrett Wilson: 2 receptions in 6 targets, 22 yards - 1 interception
• Week 7 vs Christian Watson: 2 receptions in 2 targets, 29 yards
• Week 10 vs Stefon Diggs: 1 reception in 1 target, 11 yards
• Week 11 vs Jordan Addison: 2 receptions in 3 targets, 26 yards - 1 pass breakup
• Week 12 vs Amari Cooper: 1 reception in 4 targets, 11 yards
• Week 13 vs Nico Collins: 2 receptions in 3 targets, 22 yards - 1 pass breakup
• Week 14 vs Keenan Allen: 2 receptions in 5 targets, 9 yards
• Week 15 vs Amon-Ra St. Brown: 0 receptions in 0 targets
• Week 18 vs Davante Adams: 3 receptions in 4 targets, 26 yards - 1 pass breakup

There were plays where he allowed some catches and yards against other wideouts, but locking down big-name receivers throughout the season and not receiving the praise he deserves, is simply wild. At least he got the recognition from the players in the NFL PA All-Pro Team. A big snub for the 2023 AP All-Pro Team.

Other Broncos that received votes, but did not make the AP All-Pro First or Second teams are the following:

• FB Michael Burton - finished 4th with 8 points
• WR Courtland Sutton - finished 14th with 1 point
• OT Garrett Bolles - finished 8th with 2 points
• OG Quinn Meinerz - finished 5th with 6 points
• LB Alex Singleton - finished 19th with 2 points
• CB Patrick Surtain - finished 7th with 21 points
• Nickel Ja'Quan McMillian - finished 9th with 1 point
• PR Marvin Mims - finished 4th with 18 points (made the Second Team as a kick returner)
• LS Mitchell Fraboni - finished 3rd with 8 points