To conclude our 2024 NFL All-Pro selections, below are the choices for special teams. If you missed them, be sure to check out our offensive and defensive picks.
K: Chris Boswell, PIT
Season stats: 41–44 FG | 7–8 40-49 YDS | 13-15 50+ YDS | 35–35 PAT
A case could undoubtedly be made for Brandon Aubrey for the second year in a row after setting an NFL record for field goals of 50+ yards (14)—but Boswell wasn’t far behind and was even more accurate from long range, and he also led the league in overall field goals. Plus, the veteran came through in the first matchup against Baltimore with all 18 points coming from his right leg in a low-scoring victory, and Boswell didn’t miss a PAT all season.
P: Jack Fox, DET
Season stats: 45 P | 2,295 YDS | 51.0 AVG | 45.8 NET | 22 IN20
Fox doesn’t get a ton of glory on a roster loaded with offensive talent that is aggressive going for it on fourth down under Dan Campbell—but when they did punt the ball, Detroit had yet another weapon they could count on. With a whopping average of 51.0 yards per punt this season, Fox boosted his career mark to an all-time best 48.8—and 48.9% of his kicks were downed inside the 20.
KR: KaVontae Turpin, DAL
Season stats: 27 KR | 904 YDS | 33.5 AVG | 1 TD
Last year, opponents began to simply stop kicking to Turpin because of how dangerous he is with the ball in his hands, so the new kickoff rules created increased opportunities for the 28-year-old. That led to pacing the NFL in both kick return yardage (904) and average (33.5), and the highlight was Turpin’s 99-yard touchdown in an upset win over the Commanders to at least put Dallas back into the fringes of playoff contention.
PR: Marvin Mims Jr., DEN
Season stats: 26 PR | 408 YDS | 15.7 AVG
After being named a Season-Team All-Pro kick returner as a rookie, Mims followed it up with First-Team All-Pro honors as a punt returner this year—showing his dynamic ability with the ball in his hands as Denver found ways to win in all three phases. The impact made as a returner likely led to Mims seeing more work on offense down the stretch, and he had a return of 18+ yards in five-of-six games from the start of November through his final return opportunity.
ST: Brenden Schooler, NE
Season stats: 13 TKL
Schooler was able to make an impact on defense this season (including 2.0 sacks as a safety on just 50 snaps), but it was obviously his value on special teams that drew recognition. Essentially carrying on the legacy of Matthew Slater in New England, Schooler always flashed in punt coverage on a team that needed all the help it could get from the unit, and it was good to see him remain an important part of the roster even with Bill Belichick gone.