The Associated Press named Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack first-team All-Pro on Friday afternoon. As if that wasn’t enough for the second-year player, he became the first player in NFL history to be named first-team All-Pro at two separate positions, as he made it at both defensive end and linebacker.
Mack finished 2015 with 77 tackles, 15 sacks and two fumble recoveries as only J.J. Watt recorded more sacks than the Buffalo grad. While he’s certainly an amazing individual talent, Mack is only worried about helping his team win.
“I do whatever I can to help the team win. I’m a team guy,” said Mack. “Whether it’s dropping in coverage or rushing the passer. I can do either. I think they [the voters] saw that.”
The Raiders took a step forward this season and if they can find a more consistent rusher opposite of Mack, he has the talent to become even better in the years to come.
