Watt, Gronk unanimous AP All-Pros

ByABC News
January 2, 2015, 1:37 PM

— -- NEW YORK -- J.J. Watt and Rob Gronkowski are unanimous selections for the 2014 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team announced Friday.

"Being named a unanimous All-Pro is a great honor and I am very humbled," Watt said. "No player ever makes it happen by themselves, I am very fortunate to have great family, teammates, coaches, trainers, strength staff, equipment staff, cafeteria workers -- the list goes on. I look forward to working hard in the future to continue to try and represent Houston in the best manner possible."

Houston's Watt did it in an unusual manner. He was listed on all 50 ballots by a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league, with 45 of the votes for defensive end and the other five for defensive tackle. So he actually was a first-team end and a second-team tackle in gaining his third straight selection.

No such confusion for New England's Gronkowski, who grabbed all the votes for tight end.

Dallas led all teams with four All-Pros, including guard Zack Martin, the only rookie on the squad. League rushing leader DeMarco Murray, tackle Tyron Smith and wide receiver Dez Bryant made it.

Seattle and Pittsburgh each had three All-Pros. There were 16 AFC players and 11 from the NFC.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.