5 Broncos players recognized on ESPN’s All-Pro team

The Denver Broncos have earned the right to celebrate their league-best 14-3 record, and it has largely been on the backs of several star players.

Several experts agree the Broncos have the personnel to help propel them to a postseason run. To begin the new year, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell picked his own All-Pro list of the best players at every position in the NFL, and he selected five Broncos as part of his list.

Barnwell highlighted one offensive player and one defensive star for his first-team All-Pro team. Barnwell selected left tackle Garett Bolles and defensive tackle Zach Allen for their outstanding seasons at their respective positions.

For his second team, Barnwell highlighted three Bronco defenders: pass rusher Nik Bonitto, cornerback Pat Surtain and safety Talanoa Hufanga. Bonitto had a career-high in sacks during 2025 (14), while Surtain continued to play at a high level on the back of a Defensive Player of the Year honor in 2024. Hufanga was arguably the Broncos‘ best free agent addition in 2025, being named a team captain and having over 100 tackles through the season.