Texans receiver Andre Johnson and outside linebacker Brian Cushing are members of the Associated Press All-Pro teams that were announced Thursday.
Johnson, who caught 101 passes for an NFL-best 1,569 yards and nine touchdowns, was voted to the first team by 50 writers and broadcasters who cover the league.
Cushing, who tied Ray Lewis for the AFC lead with 133 tackles, made the second team.
Johnson earned a first-team spot for the second consecutive season.
“It’s a tremendous honor,” Johnson said. “It’s something that, as a personal goal, I always try to shoot for — to be mentioned as one of the best at your position. It just goes to show that people are watching what you’re doing and that you’re doing them right.”
Johnson, who has returned to Miami to take classes toward finishing his degree, received 44 votes — second to Tennessee running back Chris Johnson, the only unanimous selection with 50.
Cushing, who has returned to USC to work on finishing his degree, tied for the team lead with four interceptions and also had four sacks. He was voted NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year last week. He’s also going to play in the Pro Bowl.
“It’s an honor to be included on this team,” said Cushing, the only outside linebacker who played in a 4-3 scheme. “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without God, my family, my coaches and my teammates. I’m thrilled about how my career has started. I can’t wait until next season.”
Denver’s Elvis Dumervil and Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware were voted as the first-team outside linebackers. Pittsburgh’s LaMarr Woodley shared second-team honors with Cushing.
First Team
Offense
Quarterback: Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
Running Backs: Chris Johnson, Tennessee; Adrian Peterson, Minnesota.
Fullback: Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia
Tight End: Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
Wide Receivers: Andre Johnson, Houston; Wes Welker, New England
Offensive Tackles: Ryan Clady, Denver; Joe Thomas, Cleveland
Offensive Guards: Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota; Jahri Evans, New Orleans
Center: Nick Mangold, New York Jets
Placekicker: Nate Kaeding, San Diego
Kick Returner: Joshua Cribbs, Cleveland.
Defense
Defensive Ends: Jared Allen, Minnesota; Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis
Defensive Tackles: Jay Ratliff, Dallas; Kevin Williams, Minnesota
Outside Linebackers: Elvis Dumervil, Denver; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas
Inside Linebacker: Patrick Willis, San Francisco; Ray Lewis, Baltimore
Cornerbacks: Charles Woodson, Green Bay; Darrelle Revis, New York Jets
Safeties: Darren Sharper, New Orleans; Adrian Wilson, Arizona
Punter: Shane Lechler, Oakland
Second Team
Offense
Quarterback: Drew Brees, New Orleans
Running Backs: Ray Rice, Baltimore; Steven Jackson, St. Louis
Fullback: Le’Ron McClain, Baltimore
Tight End: Antonio Gates, San Diego
Wide Receivers: Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis; Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
Offensive Tackles: Michael Roos, Tennessee; Jake Long, Miami
Offensive Guards: Logan Mankins, New England; Kris Dielman, San Diego
Center: Andre Gurode, Dallas
Placekicker: David Akers, Philadelphia
Kick Returner: DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
Defense
Defensive Ends: Trent Cole, Philadelphia; Julius Peppers, Carolina
Defensive Tackles: Darnell Dockett, Arizona; Haloti Ngata, Baltimore
Outside Linebackers: Brian Cushing, Houston; LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh
Inside Linebackers: David Harris, New York Jets; Jon Beason, Carolina
Cornerbacks: Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland; Asante Samuel, Philadelphia, and Leon Hall, Cincinnati (tie)
Safeties: Brian Dawkins, Denver; Ed Reed, Baltimore, and Nick Collins, Green Bay (tie)
Punter: Andy Lee, San Francisco, and Donnie Jones, St. Louis (tie)
