Five Tigers named to 2015 All-ACC Preseason Football Team |
Clemson, S.C.—Clemson led all schools with five selections to the preseason All-ACC Football Team selected by media attending the ACC Football Kickoff at Pinehurst, N.C. earlier this week. The team was announced on Thursday after 163 members of the media submitted votes.
Clemson led the offense with four selections, as quarterback Deshaun Watson, offensive guard Eric Mac Lain and wide receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott were named. Shaq Lawson was Clemson’s lone representative on the first team defense. Watson, who was named the preseason ACC Player of the Year earlier this week, was on 100 of the 163 ballots as the first team quarterback. The sophomore completed 68 percent of his passes last year and threw 14 touchdown passes against just two interceptions. He also accounted for five scores on the ground. Williams had 1,030 yards receiving on 57 receptions last year when he averaged 18 yards per catch, seventh best in the nation among players with at least 50 receptions. Scott was a first-team freshman All-American last year when he had 965 receiving yards and a team best 76 receptions. Both had over 100 receiving yards in the win over Oklahoma in the Russell Athletic Bowl. Mac Lain is the only player on the team who already has an undergraduate degree. The native of Hope Mills, N.C. is a veteran of 39 games at Clemson and had his best game against Oklahoma. Lawson started just one game last year, but had 44 tackles in 295 plays. He added 11 tackles for loss and is the first Clemson player since Anthony Simmons (1995-96) to have at least 10 tackles for loss as a freshman and sophomore. Clemson led the way with five selections to the first team, while Florida State and Virginia Tech had four apiece. Blessed to be recognized as PREseason allACC. God has truly blessed me, time to earn that honor on the field and let His light keep shinning 2015 All-ACC Preseason Football Team Offense WR – Tyler Boyd, Jr., Pitt WR – Mike Williams, Jr., Clemson WR – Artavis Scott, So. Clemson TE – Bucky Hodges, r-So., Virginia Tech OT – Roderick Johnson, So., Florida State OT – Adam Bisnowaty, r-Jr., Pitt OG – Landon Turner, r-Sr., North Carolina OG – Eric Mac Lain, Gr., Clemson C – Matt Skura, r-Sr., Duke QB – Deshaun Watson, So., Clemson RB – James Conner, Jr., Pitt RB – Shadrach Thornton, Sr., NC State Defense DE – Dadi Lhomme Nicolas. r-Sr., Virginia Tech DE – Shaq Lawson, Jr., Clemson DE – Sheldon Rankins, Sr., Louisville DT – Adam Gotsis, Sr., Georgia Tech DT – Luther Maddy, r-Sr., Virginia Tech LB – Terrance Smith, r-Sr., Florida State LB – Brandon Chubb, r-Sr., Wake Forest LB – James Burgess, Sr., Louisville CB – Jalen Ramsey, Jr., Florida State CB – Kendall Fuller, Jr., Virginia Tech S – Jeremy Cash, r-Sr., Duke S – Quin Blanding, So., Virginia Special Teams PK – Roberto Aguayo, r-Jr., Florida State P – Alex Kinal, r-Sr., Wake Forest KR – Ryan Switzer, So., North Carolina 2015 All-ACC Preseason Team Voting Quarterback Deshaun Watson, Clemson 100; Justin Thomas, Georgia Tech 33; Marquise Williams, North Carolina 13; Brad Kaaya, Miami 10; Jacoby Brissett, NC State 6; Michael Brewer, Virginia Tech 1. Running Back James Conner, Pitt 148; Shadrach Thornton, NC State 37; Dalvin Cook, Florida State 36; Jon Hilliman, Boston College 33;
Wayne Gallman Wide Receiver Tyler Boyd, Pitt 137; Mike Williams, Clemson 98; Artavis Scott, Clemson 86; Ryan Switzer, North Carolina 32; Travis Randolph, Florida State 23; James Quick, Louisville 23; Quinshad Davis, North Carolina 23; Stacy Coley, Miami 21; Isaiah Ford, Virginia Tech 16; Max McCaffrey, Duke 8; Jesus Wilson, Florida State 8; Steve Ishmael, Syracuse 5; Canaan Severin, Virginia 4; Ja’Quay Savage, Louisville 3; Mack Hollins, North Carolina 3. Tight End Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech 75; Braxton Deaver, Duke 28; Cam Serigne, Wake Forest 21; David Grinnage, NC State 13;
Jordan Leggett Offensive Tackle Roderick Johnson, Florida State 104; Adam Bisnowaty, Pitt 70; Bryan Chamberlain, Georgia Tech 63; Jon Heck, North Carolina 22; Eric Smith, Virginia 17; Errin Joe, Georgia Tech 16; KC McDermott, Miami 12; Casey Blaser, Duke 12; Trevor Darling, Miami 7; Ivan Foy, Syracuse 3. Offensive Guard Landon Turner, North Carolina 108; Eric Mac Lain, Clemson 36; Wyatt Teller, Virginia Tech 33; Joe Thuney, NC State 31; Trey Braun, Georgia Tech 30; Dorian Johnson, Pitt 29; Lucas Patrick, Duke 20; Caleb Peterson, North Carolina 18; Danny Isidora, Miami 18; Tony Adams, NC State 3. Center Matt Skura, Duke 111;
Ryan Norton Defensive End Dadi Lhomme Nicolas, Virginia Tech 108; Shaq Lawson, Clemson 56; Sheldon Rankins, Louisville 56; Ken Ekanem, Virginia Tech 50; DeMarcus Walker, Florida State 21; Mike Rose, NC State 9; Mike Moore, Virginia 8; KeShun Freeman, Georgia Tech 6; Dajaun Drennon, North Carolina 3; Ron Thompson, Syracuse 3; Quan Muhammad, Miami 2, Ufomba Kamalu, Miami 2; Kevin Kavalec, Boston College 2. Defensive Tackle Adam Gotsis, Georgia Tech 87, Luther Maddy, Virginia Tech 66; Corey Marshall, Virginia Tech 27; Connor Wujciak, Boston College 27; Derrick Mitchell, Florida State 25; Nile Lawrence-Stample, Florida State 22;
D.J. Reader Linebacker Terrance Smith, Florida State 99; Brandon Chubb, Wake Forest 75; James Burgess, Louisville 67; Reggie Northrup, Florida State 58; Keith Kelsey, Louisville 38;
Ben Boulware Cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Florida State 115; Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech 112;
Mackensie Alexander Safety Jeremy Cash, Duke 116; Quin Blanding, Virginia 92; Jayson Kearse, Clemson 21; Deon Bush, Miami 20; Josh Harvey-Clemons, Louisville 18; Jamal Golden, Georgia Tech 16; DeVon Edwards, Duke 13; Nate Andrews, Florida State 10; Tyler Hunter, Florida State 8; Hakim Jones, NC State 4; Ryan Janvion, Wake Forest 3; Deondre Singleton, Duke 2; Josh Jones, NC State 2; Dallas Crawford, Miami 1. Placekicker Roberto Aguayo, Florida State 141; Ross Martin, Duke 8; John Wallace, Louisville 6; Ian Frye, Virginia 4; Cole Murphy, Syracuse 2; Harrison Butker, Georgia Tech 1; Chris Blewitt, Pitt 1. Punter Alex Kinal, Wake Forest 89; Will Monday, Duke 38; Cason Beatty, Florida State 11; Justin Vogel, Miami 9; Riley Dixon, Syracuse 6; Ryan Rodwell, Georgia Tech 3; A.J. Hughes, Virginia Tech 3; Ryan Winslow, Pitt 2; Alex Howell, Boston College 2. Specialist Ryan Switzer, North Carolina 62; DeVon Edwards, Duke 42; Tyler Boyd Pitt 32; Stacy Coley, Miami 9; Kermit Whitfield, Florida State 7; Myles Willis, Boston College 6; Jamal Golden, Georgia Tech 4; T.J. Logan, North Carolina 1.
Wayne Gallman
RS So. Running Back
#9 6-1, 205
Loganville, GA
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, Clemson 19; Brandon Radcliff, Louisville 15; Shaquille Powell, Duke 12; T.J. Logan, North Carolina 9; Matt Dayes, NC State 6, J.C. Coleman, Virginia Tech 5; Joe Yearby, Miami 4; Gus Edwards, Miami 2.
Jordan Leggett
Jr. Tight End
#16 6-5, 250
Navarre, FL
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, Clemson 12; Ryan Malleck, Virginia Tech 6; J.P. Holtz, Pitt 5; Chris Herndon, Miami 3.
Ryan Norton
RS Sr. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 285
Simpsonville, SC
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, Clemson 18, Freddie Burden, Georgia Tech 11; Rob Trudo, Syracuse 7; Lucas Crowley, North Carolina 5; Nick Linder, Miami 5; Ross Burbank, Virginia 4; Quinton Schooley, NC State 2.
D.J. Reader
Defensive Tackle (2012 - 2015)
#48 6-2, 325
Greensboro, NC
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, Clemson 19; David Dean, Virginia 11; Nazair Jones, North Carolina 10; B.J. Hill, NC State 9; Jabari Hunt-Days, Georgia Tech 6; Kentavius Street, NC State 5; Calvin Heurtelou, Miami 4; Truman Gutapfel, Boston College 3; Carlos Wray, Duke 3; Khaynin Mosely-Smith, Pitt 2.
Ben Boulware
Jr. Outside Linebacker
#10 6-0, 235
Anderson, SC
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, Clemson 36; P.J. Davis, Georgia Tech 33; Rafael Kirby, Miami 19; Jeff Schoettmer, North Carolina 16; Steve Daniels, Boston College 14; Jermaine Grace, Miami 9; Deon Clarke, Virginia Tech 8; Zaire Franklin, Syracuse 7; Mike Strizak, Boston College 3; Darrion Owens, Miami 2; Jerod Fernandez, NC State 2; Marqez Hodge, Syracuse 2; Demond Smith, Georgia Tech 1.
Mackensie Alexander
RS So. Cornerback
#2 5-10, 190
Immokalee, FL
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, Clemson 28; Maurice Canady, Virginia 12; D.J. White, Georgia Tech 10; Breon Borders, Duke 7; Shaq Wiggins, Louisville 7; Jack Tocho, NC State 5; Tracy Howard, Miami 5; Juston Burris, NC State 5; Artie Burns, Miami 4; Justin Simmons, Boston College 3; Bryon Fields, Duke 3; Demetrious Nicholson, Virginia 3; Chris Milton, Georgia Tech 3; Brian Walker, North Carolina 2; Lafayette Pitts, Pitt 1; Des Lawrence, North Carolina 1.
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