With running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney represent the most likely members of the Green Bay Packers to be selected to the Pro Bowl for the 2024 season.
Jacobs has 987 rushing yards in 12 games, leading only Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry in rushing yards among NFL players. McKinney is currently tied for the NFL lead with seven interceptions. The two coveted free agent signings have been key players for the Packers, who are now 9-3 and closing in on a playoff spot with five games left. Both should be close to a chance to make the Pro Bowl, and McKinney has a great chance to become a first-team All-Pro.
Who else on the Packers roster could have a shot at the Pro Bowl this year?
Tight end Tucker Kraft ranks second at his position with six touchdown catches and first in missed tackles with 13 catches. Behind George Kittle, the NFC lacks another dominant tight end option, potentially opening the door for Kraft if he can continue to score touchdowns stretch.
Right tackle Zach Tom should be a Pro Bowler. Tom's overall PFF grade ranks him sixth among all offensive tackles, including the fourth-best run-blocking grade. He has developed into a dominant player at a premier position, but he may lack the big-name status that is often required to become a Pro Bowler, especially in a conference with so many quality and well-known offensive tackles.
It's hard to imagine another player having the combination of power, production and name recognition to make the Pro Bowl, although it's possible a big name like Jordan Love or Rashan Gary or even Keisean Nixon as a returner It could be enough towards the end of the season. Love was injured and missed three games, Gary got off to a slow start to the season, and Nixon's impact as a kickoff returner was limited. Jaire Alexander might have had a chance after a strong start, but he missed a lot of time this season due to injury. Jayden Reed should total over 1,000 yards and score double-digit touchdowns, but the receiver pool is so deep that it's made up of high-end producers. Daniel Whelan is having a nice season, but who outside of Green Bay knows he's the Packers' player?
Last year, the Packers didn't have a Pro Bowler on the first roster. Kenny Clark came on late as a replacement.
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will take place in Orlando, Florida starting January 30, 2025. A flag football championship between the NFC and the AFC begins at 3:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 3rd.
