CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Nine Atlantic Coast Conference men’s lacrosse student-athletes were chosen in the 2026 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft on Tuesday, April 14. The nine ACC players selected tied for the most of any conference.
 
Duke senior short-stick defensive midfielder Aidan Maguire was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, going to the Utah Archers.
 
Maguire was one of three first-round selections from ACC programs. Syracuse attackman Joey Spallina was chosen No. 3 overall by the Maryland Whipsnakes, and Orange midfielder Michael Leo went No. 6 overall to the California Redwoods.
 
Syracuse led all ACC schools with five selections, while Notre Dame had a pair of picks and Duke and North Carolina each had one.
 
The ACC season continues Saturday, April 18, with three games. The 2026 ACC Men’s Lacrosse Championship will be contested May 1 and 3 at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
 
ACC in the 2026 PLL Draft
Round/Overall
1/1 – Aidan Maguire, SSDM, Duke – Utah Archers
1/3 – Joey Spallina, A, Syracuse – Maryland Whipsnakes
1/6 – Michael Leo, M, Syracuse – California Redwoods
2/11 – Billy Dwan, D, Syracuse – Maryland Whipsnakes
2/12 – Ty English, SSDM, North Carolina – Carolina Chaos
2/15 – Will Donovan, LSM, Notre Dame – Boston Cannons
2/16 – Luke Rhoa, M, Syracuse – New York Atlas
3/21 – Josh Yago, A, Notre Dame – Philadelphia Waterdogs
4/30 – Dante Bowen, SSDM, Syracuse – California Redwoods