CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference continues to showcase its prowess on the national stage, with 13 standout football players named to the Sporting News 2025 College Football Preseason All-America Team.
 
The ACC is one of only three conferences to boast double-digit selections, underscoring the league’s depth and talent.
 
Among the honorees are six offensive players, six defensive standouts and one specialist. Seven were named to the prestigious first team, while six earned second-team recognition — a strong testament to the conference’s balance and excellence across the board.
 
Clemson led the way with four selections, followed by Miami with three and Pitt with two. In total, seven ACC programs were represented on the prestigious preseason list.
 
First-Team Offense
RB – Isaac Brown, Louisville
OT – Francis Mauigoa, Miami
AP – Desmond Reid, Pitt
 
First-Team Defense
DL – Peter Woods, Clemson
DE – T.J. Parker, Clemson
LB – Kyle Louis, Pitt
 
First-Team Specialists
KR – Keelan Marion, Miami
 
Second-Team Offense
QB – Cade Klubnik, Clemson
WR – Eric Rivers, Georgia Tech
WR – Antonio Williams, Clemson
 
Second-Team Defense
DL – Rueben Bain Jr., Miami
CB – Chandler Rivers, Duke
DB – Isaiah Nwokobia, SMU
 
Sporting News is one of five outlets used to determine consensus All-America status at the end of the season.