The 49 individuals selected to vote for the AP NFL awards represent a diverse group of experts from various media outlets. Each voter brings a unique perspective, enriching the voting process and enhancing the credibility of the awards.
Among the notable voters, Emmanuel Acho from FS1, Kay Adams from FanDuel TV, and Greg Auman of Fox Sports stand out for their contributions to football discourse. Veteran sports journalist Jarrett Bell of USA Today adds to the mix alongside Dave Birkett who writes for the Detroit Free Press. With the involvement of former NFL star Tom Brady, now at Fox Sports, and Tedy Bruschi of ESPN, the panel includes both seasoned athletes and commentators.
Other contributors encompass a broad spectrum of media personalities such as Vic Carucci from WGRZ-TV, Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Tom Curran from NBC Sports Boston. The array also features reporters like Nate Davis from USA Today and Tony Digiulio from ESPN. Each participant, such as Jori Epstein from Yahoo Sports and Doug Farrar of Athlon Sports, brings their unique insights gained from years of experience in the field.
Furthermore, the voting body includes prominent analysts like Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk, Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia, and Rich Gannon from SiriusXM. They are joined by respected figures such as Jonathan Jones from CBS Sports, Lindsay Jones from The Ringer, and Mike Jones of The Athletic. Names like Ira Kaufman from JoeBucsFan.com and Mina Kimes of ESPN highlight the commitment to blending expertise from various angles of the sports media landscape.
The roster continues with prominent journalists like Aditi Kinkhabwala from CBS, Pat Kirwan of SiriusXM, and Diante Lee from The Ringer, ensuring a well-rounded voting panel. Key voices such as John McMullen from Sports Illustrated Now and Jim Miller of SiriusXM contribute to the essential feedback from the community. The insights shared by Sam Monson of The 33rd Team, Bruce Murray of SiriusXM, and NFL author Gary Myers enhance the depth of evaluation.
Additionally, Laura Okmin from Fox Sports and Dan Orlovsky from ESPN are vital members of this esteemed group, working alongside contributors like Nick Pavlatos from SiriusXM and Dan Pompei of The Athletic. Journalists including Nora Princiotti of The Ringer, Pete Prisco from CBS, and Lorenzo Reyes of USA Today ensure representation across a variety of sources.
Last but not least, Charles Robinson from Yahoo Sports, Dianna Russini and Mike Sando from The Athletic, Aaron Schatz from FTN Network, and Adam Schein from CBS Sports further solidify this comprehensive panel. Finally, Mike Silver from The Athletic, Tom Silverstein from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Chris Simms of NBC Sports, and Armando Salguero from Outkick.com round out the impressive list of voters, which represents a wide array of expertise and viewpoints in the NFL landscape.