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Next Gen Stats Names 2025 Offensive All‑Pro Team, Citing Drake Maye's Record Efficiency

The analytics-based roster uses player-tracking metrics to redefine this season's top offensive value.

Overview

  • Patriots quarterback Drake Maye earned the top spot with +203.1 passing EPA and a Next Gen Stats–era best +9.1% completion rate over expected.
  • Rams receiver Puka Nacua delivered +115.9 receiver EPA, the highest recorded in the NGS era, while averaging 3.8 yards per route.
  • Bijan Robinson was selected at running back after leading in yards gained off missed tackles with 861 and averaging 11.2 yards after the catch per reception.
  • Usage shifts drove production spikes, with Seahawks wideout Jaxon Smith‑Njigba totaling 1,378 yards from a wide alignment, George Pickens leading the league with 583 receiving yards versus man coverage, and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride pacing all tight ends in slot catches, yards and touchdowns.
  • Offensive line standouts included Garett Bolles with a 5.9% pressure rate and two sacks allowed, Joe Thuney allowing no sacks with a 4.5% pressure rate, and Creed Humphrey producing the longest average time to pressure at 4.34 seconds.