Boston College Trio Headed to 2026 Pro Bowl Games
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College Football will be well represented at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, as three former Eagles - Zach Allen (Denver Broncos), Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens), and Chris Lindstrom (Atlanta Falcons) - earned selections to the NFL’s annual all-star showcase, the league announced Tuesday.
Let’s break down what each of these guys has done to earn their spot among the league’s elite.
Zach Allen: Quietly Dominant in the Trenches
For Zach Allen, this Pro Bowl nod has been a long time coming. Now in his seventh NFL season, the Denver Broncos defensive end is finally getting the recognition he’s earned through years of steady, disruptive play. After being named a second-team All-Pro in 2024, Allen elevated his game yet again in 2025 - logging 6.5 sacks and an eye-popping 43 quarterback hits.
That number puts him in rare company. Since 2006, only Allen and future Hall of Famer J.J.
Watt have posted back-to-back seasons with at least 40 QB hits. That’s not just production - that’s sustained, high-impact pressure from the interior, where disruption is harder to come by.
Allen becomes the first Broncos interior defensive lineman to earn a Pro Bowl selection since 2002, breaking a two-decade drought for the franchise at that position.
Zay Flowers: Making Ravens History - Again
Zay Flowers continues to rewrite the record books in Baltimore. With his second Pro Bowl selection in just three seasons, Flowers remains the only wide receiver in Ravens history to earn Pro Bowl honors - a stunning stat for a franchise that's been around for 30 years.
He’s earned it, too. In 2025, Flowers topped 1,000 receiving yards for the second straight year and set a new career high with 78 receptions. His 1,043 yards rank third in the AFC, and he’s the first Ravens player ever to post multiple 1,000-yard seasons within his first three years in the league.
Flowers isn’t just a rising star - he’s already one of the most productive receivers in the conference. His route running, explosiveness after the catch, and knack for creating separation have made him a go-to target in Baltimore’s offense. The Pro Bowl is just another milestone in what’s shaping up to be a special career.
Chris Lindstrom: The Anchor in Atlanta
Chris Lindstrom is no stranger to the Pro Bowl stage. The Falcons’ right guard is heading there for the fourth straight year, and once again, he’s earned it with a season full of elite-level consistency and power in the trenches.
Lindstrom has been a key reason why rookie sensation Bijan Robinson leads the NFL in total yards from scrimmage (2,026) heading into Week 17. That kind of production doesn’t happen without dominant offensive line play, and Lindstrom has been the tone-setter for Atlanta’s ground game.
Durability? Check.
Lindstrom has played 970 of 980 possible offensive snaps this season - missing just 10 - and only trails two teammates, Elijah Wilkinson and Ryan Neuzil, who’ve played every snap. Efficiency?
Even better. He’s allowed just one sack all year, which ties him for the fewest among all full-time guards in the league.
In a league where offensive linemen often go unnoticed unless something goes wrong, Lindstrom’s steady excellence continues to stand out.
Pro Bowl Games Return to San Francisco
The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will feature the NFL’s now-familiar mix of skills challenges and a 7-on-7 flag football game. This year’s event is set for February 3 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
For Allen, Flowers, and Lindstrom, it’s a well-earned trip to the league’s biggest celebration of individual excellence. And for Boston College, it’s a proud moment - three of its own, making noise on football’s biggest stage.