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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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Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after the Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20-13 at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after the Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20-13 at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings)

People are going to be talking about Laquon Treadwell for the next several months. He’s the 1st round pick. That’s how it goes. He was drafted to help make Teddy Bridgewater better. One also can’t dismiss Everson Griffen. The defensive end has really elevated his game over the past two seasons, racking up 22.5 sacks in that span. Word is he’s on top of his game and with so much talent around him would be an easy choice for this list.

Yet the feeling out of Minnesota Vikings camp is that wide receiver Stefon Diggs might be poised for a significant jump. Don’t lose sight of the fact he posted over 700 yards receiving as a rookie 5th round pick. That was the first indication he might have some latent ability, not to mention a large chip on his shoulder. He and Bridgewater share a connection that grows stronger every day. The signs point to him being the one that jump-starts that passing attack.

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