The NFL has officially unveiled the full rosters for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, and the college football roots of today’s NFL stars are on full display. Georgia leads the pack with six former Bulldogs earning Pro Bowl nods, showing once again why Athens has become a pipeline for elite NFL talent.
Right behind them, Iowa and Notre Dame each produced five Pro Bowlers, while Alabama, USC, Florida State, and Oklahoma all saw three of their alumni make the cut. Programs like Mississippi State, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Boston College also doubled up, with two selections each.
Rounding out the list of schools with multiple Pro Bowlers: Ohio State, Michigan, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Stanford, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Baylor.
When it comes to individual performances, few are shining brighter this season than Matthew Stafford. The veteran quarterback is putting together one of the best seasons of his career and is firmly in the MVP conversation.
Fresh off a 457-yard, three-touchdown performance in an overtime thriller against the Seahawks, Stafford continues to light it up. He’s now sitting at 4,179 passing yards and 40 touchdowns on the year - just one shy of matching his career high.
This marks his third Pro Bowl selection, and with the way he’s playing, it’s not hard to see why.
In the backfield, James Cook is making his presence felt in a big way. The Bills’ running back is headed to his third straight Pro Bowl and currently leads the league with 1,532 rushing yards.
He’s also among the top in touchdowns (12) and yards per carry (5.3), showcasing his all-around efficiency and explosiveness. Cook continues to carve out his place in franchise history, reaching 40 career touchdowns in just 64 games - second-fastest in team history behind the legendary Thurman Thomas.
His latest outing? A 117-yard, two-touchdown performance on just 16 carries.
He’s now posted 12 games this season with over 100 scrimmage yards, more than anyone else in the league.
Wide receiver George Pickens has wasted no time making an impact in his first season with the Cowboys. With career-highs across the board - 88 receptions, 1,342 yards, and nine touchdowns - Pickens earns his first Pro Bowl nod and cements himself as a go-to option in Dallas’ aerial attack. He’s been a difference-maker all year long, and his breakout campaign is getting the recognition it deserves.
Over in Las Vegas, tight end Brock Bowers continues to impress despite battling through injury. He’s been placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a lingering knee issue, but not before earning his second Pro Bowl selection in as many seasons.
Bowers led the Raiders with 64 receptions for 680 yards and seven touchdowns - and that’s while missing two games. He came just 107 yards short of Mike Ditka’s all-time record for most receiving yards by a tight end in their first two NFL seasons.
That tells you all you need to know about how quickly Bowers has established himself as one of the league’s premier young tight ends.
On the defensive side, Jalen Carter continues to be a force up front. He’s played in just 10 games this season but still managed to earn his second Pro Bowl selection.
His stat line is packed: 32 tackles, 11 quarterback hits, six passes defended, 3.5 stuffs, a blocked kick, and two sacks. Carter’s disruptive presence doesn’t always show up in the box score, but it’s felt every snap he’s on the field.
Then there’s Roquan Smith, who continues to be the heartbeat of the Ravens’ defense. Smith is heading to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl and currently leads Baltimore with 124 tackles.
He’s added five tackles for loss, four quarterback hits, three passes defended, and a fumble recovery. Smith has tied for the NFL lead with nine games of 10 or more tackles this season and has been the league’s most consistent tackling machine since entering the league in 2018, with 61 such games.
He also becomes the first player in Ravens history to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons with the team - a testament to both his production and his leadership on one of the league’s most physical defenses.
From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the 2026 Pro Bowl rosters reflect the depth and talent spread across the league. And while the Pro Bowl may not carry the weight it once did, it still serves as a snapshot of who’s dominating the NFL right now - and who’s shaping the future of the game.