All-Pro

adjective

ˈȯl-ˌprō 

variants or less commonly all-pro

US

: chosen as one of the best players within a league

—used chiefly in the National Football League

an All-Pro wide receiver

All-Pro noun

or less commonly all-pro

Examples of All-Pro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Branch looks like himself immediately, giving the Lions an All-Pro-caliber DB. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

That is the top end of a Rams roster that also boasts All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua, All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, Pro Bowl edge rusher Byron Young and other standout players. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

With All-Pro tight end Bowers serving as the centerpiece alongside Michael Mayer and wideout Tre Tucker, the offense possesses far more execution upside than last fall—all while Mendoza develops behind the scenes. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

With the eight-time All-Pro defensive tackle, two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett along with cornerback Trent McDuffie, Los Angeles could have the best defense in the league. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

all-(star) entry 1 + pro entry 4

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above