Vikings trio of Cook, Jefferson, Smith selected to 2022 NFL Pro Bowl
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after his helmet fell off as he was tackled by Minnesota Vikings defenders during the first half of an NFL football game.[AP/Marcio Jose Sanchez]
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, wide receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Harrison Smith were selected to the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl Monday night.
It’s Cook’s third straight selection. He’s the only player to rush for over 200 yards in a game this season and leads the NFC with 978 yards on the ground.
Jefferson has now made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons in the NFL. Jefferson ranks second in the NFL with 1,288 receiving yards and his eight touchdown catches is fifth in the league.
With his sixth Pro Bowl selection, Smith ties Hall of Famer Paul Krause and Ring of Honor member Joey Browner for the most Pro Bowl appearances by a defensive back. Entering Week 15, Smith has 83 tackles, 3 sacks and one interception.
The 2022 NFL Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, Feb. 6 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.