Jimmy Graham is No. 2 tight end in NFL Pro Bowl fan ballot

Fans have put New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham in position to make his third NFL Pro Bowl.

Graham was behind only Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots among tight ends in the fan portion of the balloting that ended Monday.

Fans count for one-third of the total that determines Pro Bowl selections. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday. The team will be announced on Dec. 23.

Graham was the only Saints player in the top two at any position in the fan balloting, according to figures released by the NFL on Wednesday. Graham collected 413,366 votes to 601,093 for Gronkowski. 


(nola.com)