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NFL Players Most Likely To Reach 1st Pro Bowl In 2016

By Erik Lambert

Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tackle Mitchell Schwartz (72) against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 33-27. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tackle Mitchell Schwartz (72) against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 33-27. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Mitchell Schwartz (Kansas City Chiefs)

There was a reason the Kansas City Chiefs made a strong push to sign Mitchell Schwartz in free agency. Last year showed it. He’s matured into a capable offensive tackle. According to Pro Football Focus he finished as the 7th best overall blocker at his position in 2015. Keeping in mind he did this for the hapless Cleveland Browns. That makes it all the more impressive. Now put him in an offense run by Andy Reid with talent around him like Jeremy Maclin, Travis Kelce, and Jamaal Charles and it will be a chance to finally shine.

That being said it was a tough competition for placement on this list. Outside linebacker Dee Ford was a name considered. Given the shaky health situation of Justin Houston, the former 1st round pick finally figured to get extensive playing time as a starter. Then there was “other” safety Ron Parker. Though Eric Berry gets the attention, it was he who had the better numbers last season with 78 tackles, five sacks, and three interceptions.

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