Two members of the New Orleans Saints were recognized on the 2023 All-Pro Teams from Pro Football Focus, with linebacker Demario Davis making the cut (on the first team) along with special teams ace J.T. Gray (on the second team).
Davis was joined by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner on PFF’s All-Pro first team; PFF analyst Gordon McGuinness wrote that “Davis quietly had an incredible season himself, giving up just 6.6 yards per reception when he was the primary coverage defender and ranking behind only Warner in PFF grade (89.6).”
PFF tracking found that Davis finished the year with 75 solo tackles and 36 assists (48 of them qualifying as stops) and 22 quarterback pressures, his highest pressures total since the 2020 season. Davis only missed 11 tackles all season, ranking third-best among the 16 linebackers with 1,000-plus snaps in 2023.
As for Gray: he was credited with 11 special teams tackles this season, tied for 11th-most in the NFL. He recorded at least 48 snaps with five of the six kicking units while appearing in 14 games. He’s previously earned recognition as a Pro Bowler and Associated Press All-Pro and is still a highly respected player in his role.
