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NFL Pro Bowl Rosters done by Pro Football Focus

Pro Bowl fan voting ended this Monday, and Pro Football Focus used their advanced analytics to form what they believed the rosters should look like.

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The Pro Bowl is on the minds of many fans who want to see their favorite players make it to the NFL's annual All-Star game. Fan voting ended this past Monday, and with it, one third of the Pro Bowl vote is in. Next Monday, the Bengals host the Broncos on Monday Night Football in a game that could feature anywhere between 6-to-10 Pro Bowlers.

The Bengals have several players playing at a Pro Bowl level, including safety George Iloka, defensive tackle Geno Atkins, defensive end Carlos Dunlap, offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and wide receiver A.J. Green.

The Pro Bowl players are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches, with each group’s vote counting one-third toward determining the players. In total, 86 players (plus two long snappers) will be selected to the Pro Bowl.

Pro Football focus went ahead and released their rosters of players they think should be in this All-Star game, and two Bengals made their list.

Whitworth was a no-brainer, and he made their roster as a reserve tackle. However, the other Bengal to make it was a bit of a surprise, as Ryan Hewitt made it as a starting fullback. Hewitt actually is the second-best FB via PFF's grades, and of all FBs who've played in at least 25% of their team's snaps, Hewitt's 404 is second behind only Baltimore's Kyle Juszczyk.

OFFENSE

Quarterback

Starters: Aaron Rodgers (GB) and Drew Brees (NO)

Reserves: Tom Brady (NE), Matt Ryan (ATL), Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) and Andrew Luck (IND)

Running Back

Starters: DeMarco Murray (DAL) and Le’Veon Bell (PIT)

Reserves: Marshawn Lynch (SEA), Justin Forsett (BAL), Eddie Lacy (GB) and Jamaal Charles (KC)

Wide Receivers

Starters: Antonio Brown (PIT), Dez Bryant (DAL), Jordy Nelson (GB) and DeMaryius Thomas (DEN)

Reserves: Emmanuel Sanders (DEN), Odell Beckham Jr (NYG), Julio Jones (ATL) and T.Y. Hilton (IND)

Fullback

Starters: Anthony Sherman (KC) and Ryan Hewitt (CIN)

Tight End

Starters: Rob Gronkowski (NE) and Greg Olsen (CAR)

Reserves: Martellus Bennett (CHI) and Jason Witten (DAL)

Tackle

Starters: Joe Thomas (CLE) and Ricky Wagner (BAL), Jason Peters (PHI) and Sebastian Vollmer (NE)

Reserves: Andrew Whitworth (CIN) and Jared Veldheer (ARZ)

Guard

Starters: Marshal Yanda (BAL), Kelechi Osemele (BAL) Joel Bitonio (CLV) and Zack Martin (DAL)

Reserves: Josh Sitton (GB) and Brandon Linder (JAX)

Center

Starters: Nick Mangold (NYJ) and Corey Linsley (GB)

Reserves: Travis Frederick (DAL) and Rodney Hudson (KC)

DEFENSE

Edge Rusher

Starters: Cameron Wake (MIA), J.J. Watt (HOU), Von Miller (DEN) and Justin Houston (KC)

Reserves: Khalil Mack (OAK), Terrell Suggs (BAL), Michael Bennett (SEA) and Everson Griffen (MIN)

Defensive Tackle

Starters: Aaron Donald (SL), Gerald McCoy (TB), Sheldon Richardson (NYJ) and Fletcher Cox (PHI)

Reserves: Ndamukong Suh (DET), Muhammad Wilkerson (NYJ), Calais Campbell (ARZ) and Marcell Dareus (BUF)

Inside Linebacker

Starters: Luke Kuechly (CAR) and Dont’a Hightower (NE)

Reserves: Jamie Collins (NE) and Daryl Smith (BAL)

Outside Linebacker

Starters: DeAndre Levy (DET) and Brandon Marshall (DEN)

Reserves: Thomas Davis (CAR) and Nigel Bradham (BUF)

Cornerback

Starters: Chris Harris Jr. (DEN), Vontae Davis (IND), Darrelle Revis (NE) and Richard Sherman (SEA)

Reserves: Orlando Scandrick (DAL), Sean Smith (KC), Desmond Trufant (ATL) and Corey Graham (BUF)

Safeties

Starters: Eric Weddle (SD), Harrison Smith (MIN), Tashaun Gipson (CLE) and Glover Quin (DET)

Reserves: Devin McCourty (NE) and Antoine Bethea (SF)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker

Starters: Dan Bailey (DAL) and Matt Bryant (ATL)

Returner

Starters: Darren Sproles (PHI) and Devin Hester (ATL)

Punter

Starters: Pat McAfee (IND) and Johnny Hekker (SL)

Special Teamer

Starters: Josh Martin (KC) and Kelcie McCray (KC)