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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The Packers also are in good shape at safety with Xavier McKinney coming off an All-Pro season and Javon Bullard and Evan Williams showing promise as rookies. Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025 The 49ers fill one of those holes with Will Johnson, who despite some injury concerns from 2024 can still end up being a perennial All-Pro talent. 12. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025 Some technique improvements could help this 21-year-old unlock All-Pro potential. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025 Martin called it a career in the offseason after nine All-Pro selections and nine Pro Bowl berths. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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