Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen made his first Pro Bowl in 2021. Allen recorded 62 tackles, including 10 for loss, nine sacks and 30 quarterback hits.
Allen has been even better in 2022, recording 53 tackles, 15 for loss, 7.5 sacks and 17 quarterback hits with four games remaining.
His longtime teammate, Daron Payne, is having his breakout campaign this season. Payne has 51 tackles, 15 for loss, 8.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits. All are career-highs except tackles, which he could realistically set in the final four games.
Could both Allen and Payne make the Pro Bowl?
According to the current fan voting for the Pro Bowl, Allen is ranked No. 6 among defensive tackles, with Payne behind him at No. 9.
Seriously?
Allen and Payne aren’t just playing at a Pro Bowl level; they are playing at an All-Pro level. They are tied for second in the NFL in tackles for loss and are the top defensive tackles on the list.
Fortunately, fan votes count for only 1/3 of the voting, as coaches and players comprise the rest of the selection process. However, there is still plenty of time for fans to make their voices heard. You can vote for your favorite players on NFL.com, the team’s official website, or Twitter. To vote on Twitter, fans must include the first and last name of the player, the player’s Twitter handle, or a hashtag of the player’s first and last name. Whichever method you choose, you must always include #ProBowlVote in your tweet.
Where do some other Commanders stand?
- WR Terry McLaurin: No. 7 among WRs
- DE Montez Sweat: No. 10 among DEs
- P Tress Way: No. 2 among Ps
- LS Camaron Cheeseman: No. 3 among LSs