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The 2021 NFL season is finally upon us. This year's regular-season opener, between the Cowboys and reigning champion Buccaneers, will feature a plethora of big names right out of the gate -- Tom Brady and Dak Prescott among them. But which names are the best entering the new year? In the spirit of a new season, we're here to present the 2021 NFL All-Preseason Team, a 25-person lineup recognizing the best at every position, from quarterback to head coach.

Think of it like an All-Pro team, except with players (11 on offense, 11 on defense) and the head coach included because of both 1.) past performance and 2.) 2021 projection. In other words, if we were building an all-star team for this year, this is how it'd look.

Please note that the offense features three (3) wide receivers and the defense includes three (3) cornerbacks and just two (2) off-ball linebackers to reflect modern trends. Below, you'll find the teams most represented on our All-Preseason lineup:

Teams represented by multiple players:

And without further ado, here's the full lineup:

QB: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)

We're not betting against Tom Brady in the big game, but no one slings it as effortlessly, creatively and consistently as No. 15.

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RB: Dalvin Cook (Vikings)

Christian McCaffrey is a target machine and probably worthy of the spot. But Cook is the NFL's most pure, explosive runner when healthy.

WR: Davante Adams (Packers)

A true No. 1. What can't he do, when upright?

WR: Tyreek Hill (Chiefs)

The speed on this guy is unreal. The toughness for his body type is equally unmatched.

WR: Justin Jefferson (Vikings)

Over DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs? Yeah, why not? If you saw him play as a rookie, you saw the NFL's next big thing: a steady playmaker with the production to back up the swagger.

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TE: Travis Kelce (Chiefs)

Mr. Reliable, he might still be in his prime. This pass-catching weapon alone would be title-worthy.

LT: Trent Williams (49ers)

From the size to the athleticism to the proven production, he's exactly who you want blocking your blind side.

LG: Quenton Nelson (Colts)

This offseason's issues aside, he remains the NFL's surest thing on the interior of the trenches.

C: Corey Linsley (Chargers)

There's a reason Los Angeles paid big pucks to pry him from Aaron Rodgers and plop in front of Justin Herbert.

RG: Zack Martin (Cowboys)

Health is a big question mark, but if we're taking the gamble with Cook, we'll do it here. At full force, he's still a brick wall.

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RT: Ryan Ramczyk (Saints)

This line would win multiple titles, barring a slew of freak injuries. He's a steady hand off the right side.

EDGE: Myles Garrett (Browns)

His numbers don't paint the full picture, because physically, he's the total package as a pass rusher.

DT: Aaron Donald (Rams)

This guy might break the single-season sack record playing next to someone like Garrett. A truly imposing freak of nature.

DT: Chris Jones (Chiefs)

We're buying a step back toward All-Pro dominance for Jones over solid alternatives like DeForest Buckner and Fletcher Cox.

EDGE: T.J. Watt (Steelers)

Danielle Hunter and Nick Bosa are both due for big years, but Watt is nasty, too, and still coming into his own.

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LB: Darius Leonard (Colts)

If you want ball-carriers tackled, this is your man. A defensive heartbeat if there ever was one.

LB: Eric Kendricks (Vikings)

This guy is primed for maybe a career year playing amid a restocked Mike Zimmer defense.

CB: Jalen Ramsey (Rams)

He'll get beat, but never mentally. The blend of confidence and physical talent sustains his lockdown reputation.

CB: Jaire Alexander (Packers)

Like Ramsey, he just doesn't back down. And the arrow is probably pointing even higher in his case.

CB: Marlon Humphrey (Ravens)

If you wanna play him exclusively in the slot, that's fine. Humphrey can start anywhere and give you an edge in physicality.

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S: Justin Simmons (Broncos)

Those who haven't come around on his national presence yet might see him lead a surprising Denver team this fall.

S: Minkah Fitzpatrick (Steelers)

Tyrann Mathieu is up there, too, but man, does Minkah just find the ball at an incredible rate.

K: Justin Tucker (Ravens)

Mr. Automatic. There's just no one else you'd rather send out there for a game-winning kick.

P: Michael Dickson (Seahawks)

Taking our resident special teams expert's word on this one. Dickson knows how to pin opponents.

Head coach: Andy Reid (Chiefs)

Bill Belichick may hold the all-time honor here, but in the year 2021, Reid's offensive wizardry and personal touch are the right recipe for a creative, high-scoring and ultimately championship approach.

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