ACC Unveils 2025 All-Conference Football Teams

As the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Football Championship Game approaches, the conference has announced its All-ACC Football Teams. The unveiling took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 2, 2025. Miami topped the list with a remarkable 14 selections across the first, second, and third teams, showcasing its strength in collegiate football.

Top Selections from the 2025 ACC Football Teams

Miami was notably one of four teams to have four players named to the first team, alongside California, Clemson, and Georgia Tech. Duke and Virginia each had eight players selected, while Louisville and Pittsburgh contributed seven selections.

Selection Process

The All-ACC selections were determined by a voting panel of 82 members. This panel consisted of 65 media representatives and all 17 head coaches in the conference. Votes were weighted using a 3-2-1 scoring system for the first, second, and third teams.

Major Individual Awards Announcement

In addition to team honors, individual awards are set to be announced soon. Major accolades include Player of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and the Coach of the Year. These awards will be revealed on December 3 and December 4, 2025.

2025 All-ACC Football Team Overview

• First-Team All-ACC Offense:
  • Quarterback: Haynes King, Georgia Tech
  • Running Backs: Hollywood Smothers, NC State; J’Mari Taylor, Virginia
  • Wide Receivers: Duce Robinson, Florida State; Chris Bell, Louisville; Malachi Toney, Miami
  • Tight End: Justin Joly, NC State
  • Offensive Linemen: Francis Mauigoa, Miami; Blake Miller, Clemson; Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech; Logan Parr, SMU; Luke Petitbon, Florida State
• First-Team All-ACC Defense:
  • Defensive Ends: Rueben Bain Jr., Miami; Akheem Mesidor, Miami
  • Defensive Tackles: Jordan van den Berg, Georgia Tech; Peter Woods, Clemson
  • Linebackers: Caden Fordham, NC State; Cade Uluave, California; Sammy Brown, Clemson
  • Defensive Backs: Hezekiah Masses, California; Avieon Terrell, Clemson; Nick Andersen, Wake Forest; Ahmaad Moses, SMU

Additional Teams

• Second-Team All-ACC Offense:
  • Quarterback: Darian Mensah, Duke
  • Running Backs: Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest; Nate Sheppard, Duke
  • Wide Receivers: Cooper Barkate, Duke; Jacob De Jesus, California; Lewis Bond, Boston College
  • Tight End: Sam Roush, Stanford
  • Offensive Linemen: Brian Parker II, Duke; PJ Williams, SMU; Anez Cooper, Miami; Logan Taylor, Boston College; Brady Wilson, Virginia
• Third-Team All-ACC Offense:
  • Quarterback: Carson Beck, Miami
  • Running Backs: Isaac Brown, Louisville; Mark Fletcher Jr., Miami
  • Wide Receivers: Jordan Hudson, SMU; Trell Harris, Virginia; Antonio Williams, Clemson
  • Tight End: Jeremiah Franklin, Boston College
  • Offensive Linemen: McKale Boley, Virginia; Markel Bell, Miami; Noah Josey, Virginia; Justin Pickett, Duke; James Brockermeyer, Miami

Honorable Mentions

Several players received honorable mentions as well, adding depth and recognition to the conference’s talent. These include notable quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers from various teams across the ACC.

The 2025 ACC Football Championship promises to highlight the remarkable skills and achievements of these athletes. Observers eagerly await the championship game on December 6, 2025, to see how these standout players perform on the field.