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

Their high-scoring night also came despite offensive miscues like a couple of rare bad snaps from All-Pro center Creed Humphrey or miscommunications here and there from Mahomes and his receivers. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Green Bay fell to 0-6 without All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons, who is still recovering from ACL surgery. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

The additions of All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, record-setting edge rusher Myles Garrett and cornerback Jaylen Watson were supposed to supercharge the Rams’ defense. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Four Pro Bowls, three All-Pro nods and 2024 Defensive Player of the Year? — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

all-(star) entry 1 + pro entry 4

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above