The AP released its football All-America teams today, and the ACC is fairly well represented. In total, 12 ACC players were named to one of the three rosters, including five first-team selections — the second most of any conference. The SEC led the way with 11 first-team selections.
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Here’s a look at the ACC players who made the cut.
First Team
Offense
Mitch Hyatt, OT, Clemson
Garrett Bradbury, C, NC State
Andre Szmyt, K, Syracuse
Defense
Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson
Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Second Team
Offense
Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Greg Dortch, AP, Wake Forest
Defense
Gerald Willis III, DT, Miami
Third Team
Offense
Terrone Prescod, OG, NC State
Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
Defense
Hamp Cheevers, CB, Boston College
Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse
Add It Up
Clemson finished with three first-team selections and four overall selections — both of which rank second to only Alabama (4, 6). Outside of Clemson, three other ACC programs finished with multiple selections: NC State, Syracuse and Boston College.