With the 2021-2022 All-Pro NFL teams being announced Friday, we are going to take a deep dive into a few players for the Pittsburgh Steelers that were snubbed of an All-Pro selection. Only two Steelers took home All-Pro honors this year with TJ Watt being selected as a unanimous First-Team All-Pro and Cam Heyward being voted as a First-Team All-Pro for the third time in his illustrious career. Below are three players that should have gotten more recognition than they were given:
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1) Chris Boswell
Boswell consistently gets snubbed every year when it comes to post-season awards. Boswell's numbers are always top two to three in the league, yet he never gets the respect he deserves. Since his down season in 2018, Boswell has a 92.3% accuracy on field goals which is second in the league. Over the course of Boswell's six-year career, he has kicked at just under 90% accuracy which places him fourth all-time on the NFL career accuracy list. Yes, Justin Tucker is a machine and is deserving of the accolades he has earned, but the fact that Boswell did not get one single All-Pro vote is ludicrous. Boswell has been the second best kicker over the past six years in the entire league and has just one Pro Bowl nod over that time. The disrespect for the Wizard of Boz needs to stop.
2) Diontae Johnson
Johnson finally solidified himself as a WR1 over the course of the 2021-2022 season. The third-year pro turned in his best season to date reeling in 107 catches for 1,161 yards and 8 touchdowns. Johnson finished top 5 in catches, top 10 in yards and top 15 in touchdowns. However, even with all of that production, Johnson did not receive a single All-Pro vote. Johnson, who saw his production slip over the past couple games of the season, should have at least received some votes and certainly should have been a Pro Bowler. There were some spectacular seasons put together by receivers this year, but Johnson had a top five season this year among receivers and should have garnered more consideration from voters.
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3) Najee Harris
The Steelers could not have asked for more from their first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Harris, a rookie from the University of Alabama, stepped in and made an immediate impact for the Steelers throughout the 2021-2022 season. Harris finished top 5 in rushing yards, top 15 in rushing touchdowns, top 2 in all-purpose yards from a running back, top 2 in receiving yards from a running back and first in receptions by a running back. However, even with all those statistics, did not receive a single vote for All-Pro. Harris, who dealt with a revolving door of average offensive line play, made the most of what he had and also was second in the league in broken tackles with 30. He also finished third with 675 yards after contact, which accounted for over half of his rushing yards. Harris solidified himself as a top tier running back this season and has a very bright career ahead of him that should include multiple All-Pro selections.
What were your biggest All-Pro snubs for the Steelers? Sound off in the comments below!
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