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

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There are rare instances, like the sack All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett recorded on him two weeks ago, when Paul tried to pass Garrett off to rookie left guard Jonah Savaiinaea, and Garrett slipped his block, going underneath both to sack Tua Tagovailoa. Omar Kelly october 29, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025 The slot cornerback/All-Pro punt returner was set to become a free agent after the season. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025 Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett had an eye-popping individual performance, securing five sacks on quarterback Drake Maye. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025 Moss racked up two flags inside the Broncos’ 3-yard line thanks to a pair of pass-interference whistles while chasing All-Pro wideout CeeDee Lamb. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for All-Pro

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of All-Pro was in 1922

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“All-Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/All-Pro. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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