Xavier McKinney and Micah Parsons earn All-Pro recognition as nine total Packers receive votes from the national media panel
The Green Bay Packers received significant recognition in the 2025 Associated Press All-Pro selections announced Saturday, with two players earning spots on the prestigious teams and seven others receiving votes from the national media panel. Despite an injury-plagued season that saw key contributors miss crucial games, the Packers’ talent shone through in the eyes of voters.
Safety Xavier McKinney secured second-team All-Pro honors after being named first-team a year ago, while defensive end Micah Parsons earned first-team recognition despite missing the final three games of the season with a torn ACL. The selections highlight the impact both players made during their time on the field and underscore the depth of talent on Green Bay’s roster.
McKinney maintains elite status in second season
McKinney has now earned All-Pro recognition in both seasons since joining the Packers, cementing his reputation as one of the league’s premier safeties. While his statistical production differed from his spectacular 2024 campaign that featured eight interceptions, McKinney remained dominant in coverage and run support throughout 2025.
The safety finished with two interceptions, 10 passes defensed, one forced fumble, 1.0 sack and over 100 tackles. According to Next Gen Stats, McKinney allowed only 0.3 yards per coverage snap in 2025, the best mark among all NFL defensive players with at least 300 coverage snaps. He defended 10 passes on just 29 total targets into his coverage, demonstrating exceptional ball skills and positioning.
Pro Football Focus ranked McKinney eighth overall among safeties in their grading system. He missed only five tackles all season, posting a 4.8 percent missed tackle rate that ranked third best at his position. McKinney allowed just one touchdown pass in coverage and was one of only three safeties to achieve run defense, tackling and coverage grades all above significant thresholds.
Quarterbacks struggled when targeting McKinney’s coverage zone, posting a passer rating of only 63.8 when throwing into his primary area. McKinney received 31 points in the voting, including seven first-place votes, finishing fourth overall among safeties behind Baltimore’s Kyle Hamilton, Chicago’s Kevin Byard and Atlanta’s Jessie Bates III.
Parsons earns recognition despite injury absence
Parsons’ first-team selection proves remarkable given his season-ending injury. The defensive end was acquired just before the regular season started and quickly established himself as a game-changing presence on Green Bay’s defensive line. He finished third in the NFL in quarterback pressures according to Next Gen Stats before tearing his ACL.
Parsons received 68 points in the voting, including 17 first-place votes, placing him third among edge rushers behind Cleveland’s Myles Garrett and Houston’s Will Anderson Jr. His impact extended beyond statistics, as the Packers struggled defensively in the three games played without him following the injury.
The recognition validates both the trade to acquire Parsons and his immediate production in a Packers uniform. His reaction to the honor reflected appreciation for the recognition while maintaining focus on recovery and returning to form next season.
Seven additional Packers receive votes
Beyond McKinney and Parsons, seven other Packers players earned at least one vote from the 50-member media panel. Receiver Christian Watson, who returned from his own torn ACL to catch 35 passes for 611 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games, received one second-place vote at the receiver position.
Right tackle Zach Tom earned votes despite injuries limiting him to 12 games this season. Tom had finished with the third-most points in voting last year but slipped due to his reduced availability. Rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper received one second-place vote after recording 117 tackles, though his production in other categories fell short of his explosive rookie campaign.
Cornerback Keisean Nixon garnered one second-place vote after tying for seventh league-wide with 17 passes defensed. Safety Evan Williams, McKinney’s running mate in the secondary, also received one second-place vote, indicating the strength of Green Bay’s safety tandem. Punter Daniel Whelan finished fifth in voting after leading the NFL in gross average and ranking fourth in net average while obliterating franchise records. He received three first-place votes. Long snapper Matt Orzech rounded out the Packers receiving votes.
The AP All-Pro team is selected by a national panel of 50 voters, with first-place votes worth three points and second-place votes worth one point. The recognition spans the most accomplished individual performers across the league, making any selection a significant achievement.
SOURCE: SI