Adrian Peterson, J.J. Watt unanimous All-Pros

By: Associated Press

Updated: Sat 3:00 PM, Jan 12, 2013

NEW YORK -- Vikings 2,000-yard man Adrian Peterson and Texans pass-swatting end J.J. Watt are unanimous choices for The Associated Press All-Pro team announced Saturday.

Peterson, who came within 9 yards of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, and Watt, who led the NFL with 20 1-2 sacks, were selected by all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who cover the league.

Peterson is a three-time All-Pro, while Watt makes the team for the first time.

Peyton Manning makes his sixth team, the previous five with Indianapolis. He led Denver to the AFC's best record, 13-3.

NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press 2012 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members:

OFFENSE

Quarterback_Peyton Manning, Denver.

Running Backs_Adrian Peterson, Minnesota; Marshawn Lynch, Seattle.

Fullback_Vonta Leach, Baltimore.

Tight End_Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta.

Wide Receivers_Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Brandon Marshall, Chicago.

Tackles_Duane Brown, Houston; Ryan Clady, Denver.

Guards_Mike Iupati, San Francisco; Jahri Evans, New Orleans.

Center_Max Unger, Seattle.

Placekicker_Blair Walsh, Minnesota.

Kick Returner_Jacoby Jones, Baltimore.

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DEFENSE

Ends_J.J. Watt, Houston; Cameron Wake, Miami.

Tackles_Geno Atkins, Cincinnati; Vince Wilfork, New England.

Outside Linebackers_Von Miller, Denver; Aldon Smith, San Francisco.

Inside Linebacker_Patrick Willis, San Francisco; NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco.

Cornerbacks_Richard Sherman, Seattle; Charles Tillman, Chicago.

Safeties_Earl Thomas, Seattle; Dashon Goldson, San Francisco.

Punter_Andy Lee, San Francisco.

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SECOND TEAM

OFFENSE

Quarterback_Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay.

Running Backs_Alfred Morris Washington; Jamaal Charles, Kansas City.

Fullback_Jerome Felton, Minnesota.

Tight End_Jason Witten, Dallas.

Wide Receivers_A.J. Green, Cincinnati; Andre Johnson, Houston.

Tackles_Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Joe Staley, San Francisco.

Guards_Marshal Yanda, Baltimore; Logan Mankins, New England.

Center_Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh.

Placekicker_Phil Dawson, Cleveland.

Kick Returner_David Wilson, New York Giants.

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DEFENSE

Ends_Justin Smith, San Francisco; Julius Peppers, Chicago.

Tackles_Justin Smith, San Francisco; Ndamukong Suh, Detroit, and Haloti Ngata, Baltimore.

Outside Linebackers_Chad Greenway, Minnesota; Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco, Clay Matthews, Green Bay, and DeMarcus Ware, Dallas.

Inside Linebackers_Daryl Washington, Arizona; London Fletcher, Washington.

Cornerbacks_Champ Bailey, Denver; Tim Jennings, Chicago.

Safeties_Eric Weddle, San Diego; Jairus Byrd, Buffalo.

Punter_Thomas Morstead, New Orleans.

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