Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams among unanimous choices for AP NF...

NEW YORK -- Five players, including dynamic pass-catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for the Associated Press 2021 NFL All-ProTeam.

Joining the Los AngelesRams' Kupp and the Green BayPackers' Adams in receiving votes Friday from all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league are Indianapolis Coltsrunning back Jonathan Taylor, PittsburghSteelersedge rusher T.J. Wattand Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

While Donald is a perennial pick -- the three-time Defensive Player of the Year makes the team for the seventh time in his eight pro seasons -- Watt is on it for a third time. He tied the NFL record for sacks with 22.5. Adams makes it for the second time, and the other two are newcomers as All-Pros. Kupp led the NFL in receptions (145), yards receiving (1,947) and TD catches (16). Taylor was the top rusher by a landslide with 1,811 yards and scored 18 touchdowns on the ground, along with two as a receiver.

"Obviously, it's an honor to be recognized, and it wouldn't be possible without my coaches and incredible teammates, but the awards and accolades aren't what drives me," said Watt, whose Steelers play atKansas Cityon Sunday. "It's competing with and for them, this franchise, and this city, that drives me. My coaches and teammates are the people that put me in a position to make splash, help us win, and this recognition honestly doesn't come without them."

Like Donald, although not nearly as often as the offense-wrecking DT, several players are making another appearance on the All-Pro team. Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is on it for the fourth time, as isPhiladelphiacenter Jason Kelce -- one more than his brother, Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce. One better than them:Dallasright guard Zack Martin andBaltimoreplace-kicker Justin Tucker at five.

The three-time All-Pros this year are Colts linebacker Darius Leonard, Rams cornerback Jalen Ramseyand Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward. The two-time All-Pros areBrownsedge rusher Myles Garrett andTitanssafety Kevin Byard.

The other 14 2021 All-Pros are making their debuts. On offense,49ersleft tackle Trent Williams is a newcomer in his 11th NFL season, joined by Ravens tight end Mark Andrews,Buccaneersright tackle Tristan Wirfs, Browns left guard Joel Bitonioand 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. On defense, it's linebackers Micah Parsons of Dallas, the only rookie on the squad, and De'Vondre Campbell of Green Bay; Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs;Billssafety Jordan Poyer; and five special teamers:Las Vegaspunter AJ Cole,Jetskick returner Braxton Berrios, Ravens punt returner Devin Duvernay,Saintsspecial teams aceJ.T. Grayand Colts long-snapper Luke Rhodes.

Perhaps the most thrilled player is Williams, who has been a stellar blocker for a decade with Washington and now San Francisco, but never got an All-Pro nod.

"I do feel more comfortable than I've ever felt," he said. "I do feel like I'm as strong as I've ever been. I do feel my football IQ is probably better than it's ever been. As a football player, as a competitor, every year you want to be better than the last year. That's my goal and always has been my goal. So if this year is better than last year, I hope so. That's the plan."

Almost as unusual as sweeping the votes is having a rookie on the team. Parsons has been so outstanding that he's also considered a strong contender for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

"I think it's an extraordinary honor," he said of being an All-Pro. "It speaks to the work and the position the Cowboys put me in. I think it's just a true blessing. It just makes you want to go harder.

"I think when you achieve things early, you've got to learn how to sustain it. People always say when you get there, it gets easier. But I think when you get there, it gets harder. Once you get it, you've got it. But it's hard to sustain it than it is just to get there. I've got to just keep working and keep getting better and find a way to beat this season next year, which is the harder part."

Byard was an All-Pro in 2017, and now he's back on the roster after what he felt was a down 2020 season.

"It means a lot to me, honestly," he acknowledged. "I put a lot of work in every single offseason by myself, not necessarily with the team in training camp, but just try to come into the next season to try to play the best I can be for my team.

"I've talked about it a lot. Just not felt like I played my best last year. So to be able to bounce back and see the kind of the work that I put in mentally and physically kind of pay off."

Tucker's fifth selection to the team is the most among NFL kickers; nobody else at the position has been named to more than three.

The Packers, Colts, Ravens, Rams and Cowboys each have three All-Pros. There's an even breakdown by conference of 14 apiece.