11. Matt Ryan, Boston College
Ryan improved each and every season (9,313 career passing yards) that he was in Chestnut hill; during his final season, though, he penned a virtuoso performance. Boston College won 11 games in 2007 as Ryan threw for 4,507 yards (6.9 per attempt) and 31 touchdowns.
For his efforts, Ryan was named ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year.