Potential First-Time Pro-Bowlers on Offense
Jordan Love, QB, Green Bay Packers
Jordan Love enters his fifth season in the NFL and second as a full-season starter. After a shaky start to last season, Love burst onto the scene in his last 10 weeks, throwing for 266.7 yards a game with 21 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Now signing a massive deal in the offseason, Love is ready to ascend to stardom as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFC. Having many weapons on one of the top teams in the NFC, Love has the opportunity to secure his first of multiple Pro Bowls in his career.
Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
Everything is set up for Breece Hall to explode in his third season. Last year, Hall was second in all-purpose yards for running backs only behind Christian McCaffery, on one of the worst offenses in the NFL. He has shown the potential for him to be great, and now, playing with Aaron Rodgers back under center, the offense should take a substantial step up. In addition, Hall gets to run behind what Pro Football Focus ranks as a top-10 offensive line entering the season instead of a bottom-10 ranked one that he did last season. There are plenty more touchdowns, yards, and touches on the table for Hall this season to solidify his first Pro Bowl.
Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans
It is quite shocking that Nico Collins has not been to a Pro Bowl already, coming off an 80 reception, 1297-yard, eight-touchdown season in 2023. Collins managed this stat line in just 15 games with a rookie quarterback after quickly establishing a connection with C.J. Stroud. Although the team added Stefon Diggs in the offseason, this is an explosive offense that Stroud already threw for over 4000 yards in. There will be tons of opportunity for each of the wide receivers and it may even take added pressure off Collins with the amount of attention the other receivers will draw. Collins was the alpha receiver in 2023, and it will seem to remain this way in what should be a huge year two for Stroud. If Collins can see the field in each game, his production can certainly lead to a Pro Bowl for the fourth-year wide receiver.
Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals
Trey McBride seemed to hit his breakout in 2023 and now enters year three with a healthy Kyler Murray throwing to him. From Weeks 10-17, with Murray back on the field after recovering from an ACL injury, McBride produced 538 yards and two touchdowns on 53 receptions. Adding rookie sensation Marvin Harrison Jr. could add benefit to McBride, taking attention away from McBride and being Murray’s fallback option. McBride should be the easy second option in an offense that will have to throw often, giving him ample opportunity to establish himself as a Pro Bowler.
Christian Darrisaw, OT, Minnesota Vikings
Christian Darrisaw missed the Pro Bowl in 2023 but still inked a deal in the offseason, making him the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL. In his third year, Darrisaw was one of the most efficient pass protectors and was a problem for defenses in the run game. The biggest strike against Darrisaw is that he has yet to play for an entire season. If he can put together a full campaign, there is no doubt that Darrisaw can grab the first Pro Bowl of his career.
