2024 All-ACC Football Teams Revealed
2024-12-03
Author: Jia
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As excitement builds for the much-anticipated 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Football Championship Game set for Saturday, December 7, the ACC has officially revealed its All-ACC Football Teams. This announcement comes just in time, heightening anticipation for a showdown among some of the best collegiate talent in the nation!
Leading the pack is **Clemson**, boasting an impressive **10 selections** across the first, second, and third teams. Notably, **Miami** claims the most prestigious first-team honors with **four players** making the cut. This competitive atmosphere reflects a season filled with high stakes and incredible performances.
In a remarkable feat, **Cam Ward** from Miami and **Omarion Hampton** from North Carolina tied for the highest votes with **207 points each**, securing their spots on the first team. Ward has been electrifying this season, currently leading the NCAA with **36 passing touchdowns** and a staggering **Total QBR of 88.0**. His remarkable tally includes **4,123 passing yards**, averaging nearly **344 yards per game**, and accumulating **204 points responsible**. Furthermore, Hampton has showcased his skills with **1,660 rushing yards** this season, ranking second nationally, and leading the ACC with **15 rushing touchdowns**.
On the defensive side of the ball, the standout selections include **Donovan Ezeiruaku** of Boston College and **Antwaun Powell-Ryland** of Virginia Tech, who significantly impressed voting members, earning **188** and **169 points**, respectively.
The All-ACC teams were determined by a voting panel comprised of **54 media members** and the **17 head coaches** from the conference—making a total of **71 voters**. The voting system awarded three points for each first-team selection, two for second-team, and one for third-team recognition.
The suspense builds as individual awards—from **Player of the Year** to **Rookie of the Year**—will be announced shortly, with the Coach of the Year to follow soon after. Fans and players alike eagerly await to see who will take home these prestigious accolades.
Here's the Breakdown of the 2024 All-ACC Football Teams:
First-Team All-ACC
Offense:
- **QB** – Cam Ward – Miami (207)
- **RB** – Omarion Hampton – North Carolina (207)
- **RB** – Brashard Smith – SMU (163)
- **WR** – Xavier Restrepo – Miami (205)
- **WR** – Ja’Corey Brooks – Louisville (196)
- **WR** – Antonio Williams – Clemson (117)
- **TE** – Oronde Gadsden II – Syracuse (178)
- **AP** – Desmond Reid – Pitt (122)
- **OT** – Blake Miller – Clemson (98)
- **OT** – Ozzy Trapilo – Boston College (96)
- **OG** – Willie Lampkin – North Carolina (133)
- **OG** – Keylan Rutledge – Georgia Tech (84)
- **C** – Drew Kendall – Boston College (85)
Defense:
- **DE** – Donovan Ezeiruaku – Boston College (188)
- **DE** – Antwaun Powell-Ryland – Virginia Tech (169)
- **DT** – Aeneas Peebles – Virginia Tech (108)
- **DT** – Simeon Barrow, Jr. – Miami (91) (tie)
- **DT** – Jared Harrison-Hunte – SMU (91) (tie)
- **LB** – Kyle Louis – Pitt (150)
- **LB** – Barrett Carter – Clemson (132)
- **LB** – Teddye Buchanan – California (128)
- **CB** – Nohl Williams – California (187)
- **CB** – Chandler Rivers – Duke (139)
- **S** – Jonas Sanker – Virginia (102)
- **S** – Isaiah Nwokobia – SMU (97)
Special Teams:
- **PK** – Andy Borregales – Miami (123)
- **P** – Alex Mastromanno – Florida State (186)
- **SP** – Desmond Reid – Pitt (120)
Second-Team and Third-Team All-ACC highlight more exceptional talents who played pivotal roles in their teams' successes throughout the season.
With the Championship Game just around the corner, will any of these standout players become legends on the biggest stage? One thing is for sure: this season has delivered unforgettable moments, and fans can expect more thrilling action ahead!