The Associated Press announced today that New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray was selected to the AP All-Pro Team (second-team) on special teams. Gray's selection marks the eighth consecutive season the Saints have had at least one All-Pro selection.
Gray, 6'0, 202, was originally signed by New Orleans as an undrafted free agent out of Mississippi State in 2018. This marks the third time the Clarksdale, Miss. native is an All-Pro selection, having previously earned first-team honors in 2021 and second-team in 2019. Voted by his teammates as one of the team's special teams captains for the fourth consecutive season, Gray appeared in all 17 games and led the NFL with 26 special teams tackles, a new career-high. Gray's 16 solo coverage stops also led the league. Gray's highlight of the 2024 season came in Week Three against the Philadelphia Eagles, where he blocked a punt for the second time in his career.
In his career, Gray has appeared in 98 career regular season games, posting 93 special teams stops, two blocked punts, a fumble recovery. On defense, Gray has recorded 14 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass breakup and forced one fumble. Since his first full NFL season in 2019, Gray's 93 special teams stops lead the NFL.
Catch the best 20 best photos from the New Orleans Saints special teams during their 2024 NFL season.
K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 8, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
P Matthew Hayball (43) punts down inside the 20-yard line during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 29, 2024 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
DB J.T Gray (48) blocks the punt during the New Orleans Saints game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 22, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
DB J.T Gray (48) blocks the punt during the New Orleans Saints game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3 of the 2024 NFL Season on Sept. 22, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
WR/RS Rashid Shaheed (22) runs for a 32-yard punt return during the New Orleans Saints game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 7, 2024 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
DB J.T Gray (48) makes a tackle during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 13, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
WR/ RS Rashid Shaheed (22) scores a 54-yard touchdown from the punt return during New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 13, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
Check out the game action shots from the New Orleans Saints Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 17, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
Check out the game action shots from the New Orleans Saints Thursday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 17, 2024 in the Caesars Superdome.
P Matthew Hayball (43) runs 11-yards on a fake punt during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 3, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
Kicker Blake Grupe (19) lines up for a field goal attempt in the New Orleans Saints game against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL Season on Oct. 27, 2024 at Sofi Stadium.
K Blake Grupe (19) kicks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Carolina Panthers for Week 9 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 3, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium.
DT John RIdgeway III (95) blocks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 10, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 10, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
Check out the game action photos from the New Orleans Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons for Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season on Nov. 10, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
WR Dante Pettis (17) runs for a 53-yard punt return during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024-5 NFL Season Nov, 17, 2024 in Caesars Superdome.
WR Dante Pettis (17) runs for a 53-yard punt return during the New Orleans Saints game against the Cleveland Browns for Week 11 of the 2024-5 NFL Season Nov, 17, 2024 in Caesars Superdome.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) blocks the field goal attempt during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
DT Bryan Bresee (90) blocks the field goal attempt during the New Orleans Saints game against the New York Giants for Week 14 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 8, 2024 at MetLife Stadium.
DE Carl Granderson (96) blocks a field goal during the New Orleans Saints game against the Las Vegas Raiders for Week 17 of the 2024 NFL Season on Dec. 29, 2024 at Caesars Superdome.
