Atlantic Coast Conference football honors
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The Atlantic Coast Conference
honors players and coaches upon the conclusion of each college football season with the following individual honors as voted on by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
honors players and coaches upon the conclusion of each college football season with the following individual honors as voted on by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association.
Coach of the Year
- 1953: Jim TatumJim TatumJames M. "Big Jim" Tatum was an American football and baseball player and coach. Tatum served as the head football coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , the University of Oklahoma , and the University of Maryland, College Park , compiling a career college football record of...
, Maryland - 1954: William D. MurrayWilliam D. MurrayWilliam D. "Bill" Murray was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at University of Delaware from 1940 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1950 and at Duke University from 1951 to 1965, compiling a career college football record of 142–67–11...
, Duke - 1955: Jim TatumJim TatumJames M. "Big Jim" Tatum was an American football and baseball player and coach. Tatum served as the head football coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , the University of Oklahoma , and the University of Maryland, College Park , compiling a career college football record of...
, Maryland - 1956: Paul AmenPaul Amen-External links:* *...
, Wake Forest - 1957: Earle EdwardsEarle Edwards-External links:...
, NC State - 1958: Frank Howard, Clemson
- 1959: Paul AmenPaul Amen-External links:* *...
, Wake Forest - 1960: William D. MurrayWilliam D. MurrayWilliam D. "Bill" Murray was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at University of Delaware from 1940 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1950 and at Duke University from 1951 to 1965, compiling a career college football record of 142–67–11...
, Duke - 1961: Bill EliasBill EliasWilliam T. "Bill" Elias is an American former football coach. He served as the head coach at George Washington University, the University of Virginia, and the United States Naval Academy...
, Virginia - 1962: William D. MurrayWilliam D. MurrayWilliam D. "Bill" Murray was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at University of Delaware from 1940 to 1942 and from 1946 to 1950 and at Duke University from 1951 to 1965, compiling a career college football record of 142–67–11...
, Duke - 1963: Jim Hickey, North Carolina, and Earle EdwardsEarle Edwards-External links:...
, NC State - 1964: Bill TateBill TateBill Tate is a former head coach of the Wake Forest college football program from 1964-1968. He was a graduate from Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois....
, Wake Forest - 1965: Earle EdwardsEarle Edwards-External links:...
, NC State - 1966: Frank Howard, Clemson
- 1967: Earle EdwardsEarle Edwards-External links:...
, NC State - 1968: George BlackburnGeorge BlackburnGeorge "Blackie" Blackburn was an American football coach. He served as the head coach at Miami University , the University of Cincinnati , and the University of Virginia , compiling a career college football record of 61–60–7...
, Virginia - 1969: Paul DietzelPaul DietzelPaul Dietzel is a former American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head coach at Louisiana State University , the United States Military Academy , and the University of South Carolina , compiling a career record of 109–95–5...
, South Carolina - 1970: Cal StollCal Stoll-External links:...
, Wake Forest - 1971: Bill DooleyBill DooleyBill Dooley is a former American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , and Wake Forest University , compiling a career college football record of...
, North Carolina - 1972: Lou HoltzLou HoltzLouis Leo "Lou" Holtz is a retired American football coach, and active sportscaster, author, and motivational speaker in the United States...
, NC State - 1973: Jerry ClaiborneJerry ClaiborneJerry Claiborne was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Virginia Tech , the University of Maryland, College Park , and his alma mater, the University of Kentucky , compiling a career college football record of 179–122–8...
, Maryland - 1974: Red ParkerRed ParkerJimmy "Red" Parker is an American football coach. From 1961 to 1965, he served as the head football coach at Arkansas A&M, where he compiled a 29–19–2 record. From 1966 to 1972, he coached at The Citadel in South Carolina. He compiled a 46–37 record there. From 1973 to 1976,...
, Clemson - 1975: Jerry ClaiborneJerry ClaiborneJerry Claiborne was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Virginia Tech , the University of Maryland, College Park , and his alma mater, the University of Kentucky , compiling a career college football record of 179–122–8...
, Maryland - 1976: Jerry ClaiborneJerry ClaiborneJerry Claiborne was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Virginia Tech , the University of Maryland, College Park , and his alma mater, the University of Kentucky , compiling a career college football record of 179–122–8...
, Maryland - 1977: Charley PellCharley PellCharles Byron "Charley" Pell was an American college football player and coach. Pell was an Alabama native and an alumnus of the University of Alabama, where he played college football. He is most notably remembered as the head coach of the Clemson University and the University of Florida...
, Clemson - 1978: Charley PellCharley PellCharles Byron "Charley" Pell was an American college football player and coach. Pell was an Alabama native and an alumnus of the University of Alabama, where he played college football. He is most notably remembered as the head coach of the Clemson University and the University of Florida...
, Clemson - 1979: John MackovicJohn MackovicJohn Mackovic is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of United States national American football team, which was formed to compete in the American Football World Cup...
, Wake Forest - 1980: Dick Crum, North Carolina
- 1981: Danny FordDanny FordDanny Lee Ford is a former American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Alabama from 1967 to 1969. He served as the head football coach at Clemson University in South Carolina from 1978 to 1989 and at the University of Arkansas from 1993 to 1997, compiling...
, Clemson - 1982: Bobby RossBobby RossRobert Joseph Ross is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at The Citadel , the University of Maryland, College Park , the Georgia Institute of Technology , and the United States Military Academy , compiling a career college football record of 103–101–2...
, Maryland - 1983: George Welsh, Virginia
- 1984: George Welsh, Virginia
- 1985: Bill CurryBill CurryWilliam Alexander "Bill" Curry is an American football coach and former player. He is the current head coach at Georgia State University, which began competing in college football in 2010...
, Georgia Tech - 1986: Dick SheridanDick Sheridan-External links:...
, NC State - 1987: Bill DooleyBill DooleyBill Dooley is a former American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , and Wake Forest University , compiling a career college football record of...
, Wake Forest - 1988: Steve SpurrierSteve SpurrierStephen Orr Spurrier is an American college football coach and player. Spurrier is the current head coach of the University of South Carolina's Gamecocks football team. He is also a former professional player and coach...
, Duke - 1989: Steve SpurrierSteve SpurrierStephen Orr Spurrier is an American college football coach and player. Spurrier is the current head coach of the University of South Carolina's Gamecocks football team. He is also a former professional player and coach...
, Duke - 1990: Bobby RossBobby RossRobert Joseph Ross is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at The Citadel , the University of Maryland, College Park , the Georgia Institute of Technology , and the United States Military Academy , compiling a career college football record of 103–101–2...
, Georgia Tech - 1991: George Welsh, Virginia
- 1992: Bill DooleyBill DooleyBill Dooley is a former American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the head at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , and Wake Forest University , compiling a career college football record of...
, Wake Forest - 1993: Bobby BowdenBobby BowdenRobert Cleckler "Bobby" Bowden is a retired college football coach. He coached the Florida State Seminoles football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons...
, Florida State - 1994: Fred Goldsmith, Duke
- 1995: George Welsh, Virginia
- 1996: Mack BrownMack BrownWilliam Mack Brown is head coach of The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn football team.Prior to his head coach position at Texas, Brown was head coach at Appalachian State, Tulane, and North Carolina. Brown is credited with revitalizing the Texas and North Carolina football programs...
, North Carolina - 1997: Bobby BowdenBobby BowdenRobert Cleckler "Bobby" Bowden is a retired college football coach. He coached the Florida State Seminoles football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons...
, Florida State - 1998: George O'LearyGeorge O'LearyGeorge Joseph O'Leary is the head football coach of the UCF Knights football team that represents the University of Central Florida located in Orlando, Florida; he previously coached the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 1994 to 2001, and served as an assistant coach for the Minnesota...
, Georgia Tech - 1999: Tommy BowdenTommy BowdenTommy Bowden is an American football coach who served as the head coach at Clemson University from 1999 until October 13, 2008...
, Clemson - 2000: George O'LearyGeorge O'LearyGeorge Joseph O'Leary is the head football coach of the UCF Knights football team that represents the University of Central Florida located in Orlando, Florida; he previously coached the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team from 1994 to 2001, and served as an assistant coach for the Minnesota...
, Georgia Tech - 2001: Ralph FriedgenRalph FriedgenRalph Harry Friedgen is an American football coach. He was the head coach at the University of Maryland from 2001 to 2010. Friedgen was previously an offensive coordinator at Maryland, Georgia Tech, and in the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers...
, Maryland - 2002: Al GrohAl GrohAl Groh is the defensive coordinator of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. He is also a former head coach of the University of Virginia football team, a former head coach of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team and the former head coach of the New York Jets of the NFL...
, Virginia - 2003: Tommy BowdenTommy BowdenTommy Bowden is an American football coach who served as the head coach at Clemson University from 1999 until October 13, 2008...
, Clemson - 2004: Frank BeamerFrank BeamerFrank Beamer is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , a position he has held since 1987. From 1981 to 1986, Beamer served as the head coach at Murray State University...
, Virginia Tech - 2005: Frank BeamerFrank BeamerFrank Beamer is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , a position he has held since 1987. From 1981 to 1986, Beamer served as the head coach at Murray State University...
, Virginia Tech - 2006: Jim GrobeJim GrobeJim Grobe is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Wake Forest University, a position he has held since the 2001 season. From 1995 to 2000, Grobe served as the head coach at Ohio University...
, Wake Forest - 2007: Al GrohAl GrohAl Groh is the defensive coordinator of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. He is also a former head coach of the University of Virginia football team, a former head coach of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team and the former head coach of the New York Jets of the NFL...
, Virginia - 2008: Paul JohnsonPaul Johnson (American football coach)Paul Johnson is an American football coach. He is currently the head coach at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a position he has held since the 2008 season. Previously, Johnson served as the head coach at Georgia Southern University from 1997 to 2001 and at the United States Naval Academy...
, Georgia Tech - 2009: Paul JohnsonPaul Johnson (American football coach)Paul Johnson is an American football coach. He is currently the head coach at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a position he has held since the 2008 season. Previously, Johnson served as the head coach at Georgia Southern University from 1997 to 2001 and at the United States Naval Academy...
, Georgia Tech - 2010: Ralph FriedgenRalph FriedgenRalph Harry Friedgen is an American football coach. He was the head coach at the University of Maryland from 2001 to 2010. Friedgen was previously an offensive coordinator at Maryland, Georgia Tech, and in the National Football League with the San Diego Chargers...
, Maryland - 2011: Mike LondonMike LondonMike London is the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers football program of the University of Virginia. A native of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, London played college and pro football as a defensive back for the Richmond Spiders and Dallas Cowboys...
, Virginia
Player of the Year
- 1953: Bernie FaloneyBernie FaloneyBernie Faloney was a professional football player in the Canadian Football League and an outstanding American college football player at the University of Maryland...
, B, Maryland - 1954: Jerry Barger, B, Duke
- 1955: Bob PellegriniBob PellegriniRobert Francis Pellegrini was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Maryland, where he was an All-American as a center. Pellegrini was drafted in the first round of the 1956 NFL Draft...
, C, Maryland - 1956: Bill BarnesBill BarnesWilliam H. Barnes was a baseball player, playing as a center fielder in the 19th century. He played for the St. Paul Saints of the Union Association, a replacement team which began play near the end of the 1884 season. He was a native of Indianapolis, Indiana.In 8 games as the Saints' starting...
, B, Wake Forest - 1957: Dick ChristyDick ChristyDick Christy is an American and former collegiate and professional football player. The 5'11", 191 lb. Christy was a star halfback at North Carolina State University from 1955 to 1957, leading them to the 1957 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in his senior year...
, B, NC State - 1958: Alex HawkinsAlex HawkinsClifton Alexander "Alex" Hawkins is a retired American football player who played running back for the Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons. He excelled as a special teams player...
, E, South Carolina - 1959: Mike McGee, G, Duke
- 1960: Roman GabrielRoman GabrielRoman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s.Gabriel attended and...
, QB, NC State - 1961: Roman GabrielRoman GabrielRoman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s.Gabriel attended and...
, QB, NC State - 1962: Billy GambrellBilly GambrellWilliam Edward Gambrell is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. Drafted by the Boston Patriots in the 12th round of the 1963 American Football League Draft, Gambrell played for the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Lions ....
, B, South Carolina - 1963: Jay Wilkinson, B, Duke
- 1964: Brian Piccolo, B, Wake Forest
- 1965: Danny Talbott, B, North Carolina
- 1966: Bob Davis, B, Virginia
- 1967: Buddy Gore, B, Clemson
- 1968: Frank Quayle, B, Virginia
- 1969: Don McCauleyDon McCauleyDon McCauley was a tailback for the University of North Carolina from 1968 to 1970 and he attended the Garden City High School.He was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection and two-time Conference Player of the Year. He garnered the 1971 ACC Athlete of the Year award. He broke many rushing...
, B, North Carolina - 1970: Don McCauleyDon McCauleyDon McCauley was a tailback for the University of North Carolina from 1968 to 1970 and he attended the Garden City High School.He was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection and two-time Conference Player of the Year. He garnered the 1971 ACC Athlete of the Year award. He broke many rushing...
, B, North Carolina - 1971: Ernie JacksonErnie JacksonEarnest Jackson is a former professional American football cornerback for eight seasons in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Duke University....
, DB, Duke - 1972: Steve JonesSteve Jones (American football)Steven Hunter Jones is a former American football running back. He played six seasons in the National Football League....
, RB, Duke - 1973: Willie BurdenWillie BurdenWillie Burden is a former professional Canadian football player with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League and is currently an academic and sports administrator....
, RB, NC State
- 1974: Randy WhiteRandy White (American football)Randall Lee "Randy" White is a former American football defensive lineman and linebacker. He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame...
, DT, Maryland - 1975: Mike Voight, RB, North Carolina
- 1976: Mike Voight, RB, North Carolina
- 1977: Steve Fuller, QB, Clemson
- 1978: Steve Fuller, QB, Clemson
- 1979: Jay Venuto, QB, Wake Forest
- 1980: Lawrence TaylorLawrence TaylorLawrence Julius Taylor , nicknamed "L.T.", is a Hall of Fame former American football player. Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants in the National Football League...
, LB, North Carolina - 1981: Jeff DavisJeff Davis (American football)Jeff Davis is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson.Davis was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.-College career:Davis...
, LB, Clemson - 1982: Chris Castor, WR, Duke
- 1983: Ben BennettBen BennettBen Bennett is an American football coach most recently the head coach of the af2's Austin Wranglers. He has been involved in professional football as a player and coach since 1984...
, QB, Duke - 1984: William PerryWilliam PerryWilliam James Perry is an American businessman and engineer who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bill Clinton...
, DL, Clemson - 1985: Barry WordBarry WordBarry Quentin Word is a former American football running back for the National Football League.-College:...
, RB, Virginia - 1986: Erik KramerErik KramerWilliam Erik Kramer , is a former American football quarterback. He attended John Burroughs High School in Burbank, CA. After attending Los Angeles Pierce College and playing as their quarterback, Kramer transferred to North Carolina State University where he finished a successful college football...
, QB, NC State - 1987: Michael PerryMichael Dean PerryMichael Dean Perry is a former American football defensive lineman and the younger brother of William Perry. His parents are Mrs. Inez S. Perry [deceased] and Hollie Perry, Sr. of Aiken, South Carolina. He learned to play football from his older brothers...
, DT, Clemson - 1988: Anthony DilwegAnthony DilwegAnthony Hume Dilweg was a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers who was last signed to the Los Angeles Raiders in the National Football League...
, QB, Duke - 1989: Clarkston HinesClarkston HinesClarkston Hines is a retired American football player. He attended Duke University, where he was an All-American. He was also named the 1990 Male Athlete of the Year. He was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010....
, WR, Duke - 1990: Shawn MooreShawn MooreShawn Levique Moore is a former National Football League and Canadian Football League quarterback and coach. He attended college at the University of Virginia and has returned to Virginia as an assistant coach under Mike London....
, QB, Virginia - 1991: Matt BlundinMatt BlundinMatthew Brent Blundin is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League. He was a back-up quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions during the 1990s.-College career:...
, QB, Virginia - 1992: Charlie WardCharlie WardCharlie Ward, Jr. is a retired American professional NBA basketball player, college football Heisman Trophy winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner and a Major League Baseball draftee. Ward is considered one of the best all-around athletes in the last quarter century...
, QB, Florida State - 1993: Charlie WardCharlie WardCharlie Ward, Jr. is a retired American professional NBA basketball player, college football Heisman Trophy winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner and a Major League Baseball draftee. Ward is considered one of the best all-around athletes in the last quarter century...
, QB, Florida State - 1994: Robert Baldwin, RB, Duke
- 1995: Danny KanellDanny KanellDaniel Paul Kanell is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League, and Arena Football League.-College career:...
, QB, Florida State - 1996: Tiki BarberTiki BarberAtiim Kiambu Hakeem-Ah "Tiki" Barber is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia....
, RB, Virginia - 1997: Andre WadsworthAndre WadsworthAndre Wadsworth is an American professional football player who is currently a free agent. He began his college career as a 215-pound walk-on at Florida State University and became a highly touted prospect at defensive end, drafted 3rd overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 1998...
, DE, Florida State - 1998: Torry HoltTorry HoltAfter injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
, WR, NC State - 1999: Joe Hamilton, QB, Georgia Tech
- 2000: Chris WeinkeChris WeinkeChristopher Jon Weinke is a former professional American football and baseball player. After spending six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league baseball system, he enrolled at Florida State University at the age of 26, and played quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles...
, QB, Florida State - 2001: E. J. HendersonE. J. HendersonEric N. "E.J." Henderson is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland....
, LB, Maryland - 2002: Matt SchaubMatt SchaubMatthew Rutledge Schaub is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.-College career:...
, QB, Virginia - 2003: Philip RiversPhilip RiversPhilip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
, QB, NC State - 2004: Bryan RandallBryan RandallBryan Randall is a professional gridiron football quarterback who currently plays for the Richmond Raiders of the Southern Indoor Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, QB, Virginia Tech - 2005: Chris BarclayChris BarclayChris Barclay is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Wake Forest...
, RB, Wake Forest - 2006: Calvin JohnsonCalvin Johnson (American football)Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
, WR, Georgia Tech - 2007: Matt RyanMatt RyanMatt Ryan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Villacher SV of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, QB, Boston College - 2008: Jonathan DwyerJonathan DwyerJonathan Avery Dwyer is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
, RB, Georgia Tech - 2009: C. J. SpillerC. J. SpillerClifford "C.J." Spiller Jr. is an American Football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was an All-American at Clemson University and was drafted 9th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft...
, RB/KR, Clemson - 2010: Tyrod TaylorTyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team from the start of the 2008 college football season until the 2011 Orange Bowl, the final game of the 2010 college...
, QB, Virginia Tech - 2011: David WilsonDavid Wilson (American football)David Emmanuel Wilson is an American football running back for the Virginia Tech Hokies.-Early years:Wilson attended George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia. As a senior he set a school record with 2,291 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns...
, RB, Virginia Tech
Rookie of the Year
- 1975: Ted BrownTed BrownTed Brown is an American and former collegiate and professional football player. He attended High Point high school, before attending North Carolina State University.-Football career:...
, RB, NC State - 1976: James McDougald, RB, Wake Forest
- 1977: Amos LawrenceAmos LawrenceAmos Lawrence, was an American merchant and philanthropist.-Biography:...
, RB, North Carolina - 1978: Darrell Nicholson, LB, North Carolina
- 1979: Chuck McSwain, RB, Clemson
- 1980: Ben BennettBen BennettBen Bennett is an American football coach most recently the head coach of the af2's Austin Wranglers. He has been involved in professional football as a player and coach since 1984...
, QB, Duke - 1981: Joe McIntoshJoe McIntoshJoseph Anthony McIntosh is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.Drafted by the San Diego Padres in 1973, McIntosh was called up the following year. He went 0–4 in 10 games, including five starts, and had a 3.62 earned run average . In , he started 28 games for the Padres, and made nine relief...
, RB, NC State - 1982: Michael Ramseur, RB, Wake Forest
- 1983: Cory Collier, RB, Georgia Tech
- 1984: John FordJohn FordJohn Ford was an American film director. He was famous for both his westerns such as Stagecoach, The Searchers, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and adaptations of such classic 20th-century American novels as The Grapes of Wrath...
, WR, Virginia - 1985: Jerry Mays, RB, Georgia Tech
- 1986: Ray AgnewRay AgnewRaymond Mitchell Agnew, Jr. is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots with the 10th pick of the 1st round of the 1990 NFL Draft. Agnew played for the Patriots for five years before going to the New York Giants. After...
, DT, NC State - 1987: Terry Allen, RB, Clemson
- 1988: Jessee Campbell, DB, NC State
- 1989: Shawn JonesShawn JonesShawn Jones was a National Football League player for the Minnesota Vikings. Jones was a four year starter at Quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.- High School :...
, QB, Georgia Tech - 1990: Ronald Williams, RB, Clemson
- 1991: Jimy Lincoln, RB, Georgia Tech
- 1992: Tamarick VanoverTamarick VanoverTamarick Vanover , is a former professional American football player in the NFL and CFL.Vanover spent two seasons at Florida State University, where he was named a first-team All-American in 1992 as a freshman kick returner...
, WR, Florida State - 1993: Leon JohnsonLeon Johnson (American football)Walter Leon Johnson is a former professional American football running back. He played seven seasons for the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears, and the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League. Johnson played quarterback at Morganton's Freedom High School. He was moved to tailback at the...
, RB, North Carolina - 1994: Ronde BarberRonde BarberJamael Orondé "Rondé" Barber is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
, DB, Virginia - 1995: Anthony Simmons, LB, Clemson
- 1996: Dre' Bly, DB, North Carolina
- 1997: Travis MinorTravis MinorTravis Minor was an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
, RB, Florida State - 1998: Ray Robinson, RB, NC State
- 1999: Koren RobinsonKoren RobinsonKoren Lynard Robinson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seahawks ninth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State....
, WR, NC State - 2000: Philip RiversPhilip RiversPhilip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
, QB, NC State - 2001: Chris RixChris RixChristopher Charles Rix is a former NCAA Division I Filipino-American football quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles football team. Rix is also widely known as a coach and sportscaster.- Early life:...
, QB, Florida State - 2002: T. A. McLendonT. A. McLendonTristan Akeen “T. A.” McLendon is an American football player. Alongside Ken Hall and Brett Law, McLendon is one of the most productive high school football players of all time. In four seasons at Albemarle High School in Albemarle, North Carolina, McLendon rushed a total 9,004 yards and a...
, RB, NC State - 2003: Reggie BallReggie BallReginald Lewis Ball is an American football Quarterback who currently plays for the Bricktown Brawlers of the Indoor Football League He was originally signed by the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, QB, Georgia Tech - 2004: Calvin JohnsonCalvin Johnson (American football)Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
, WR, Georgia Tech - 2005: James DavisJames Davis (running back)-Cleveland Browns:On September 12, Davis was involved in a minor one-car accident and suffered a head injury.He was briefly hospitalized and released a few hours later....
, RB, Clemson - 2006: Riley SkinnerRiley SkinnerRiley Skinner is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Wake Forest.-College career:...
, QB, Wake Forest - 2007: Josh AdamsJosh AdamsJosh Adams is an American comic book and commercial artist best known for his work on House of Mystery for DC Comics, as well as design work for shows on the Syfy Channel. Josh Adams is also the youngest of comic book veteran Neal Adams's three sons...
, RB, Wake Forest - 2008: Russell WilsonRussell WilsonRussell Wilson is a quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Wilson formerly played for the NC State Wolfpack football and baseball teams before transferring for his final season of eligibility in 2011...
, QB, NC State - 2009: Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams (American football)Ryan Williams is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft....
, RB, Virginia Tech - 2010: Danny O'BrienDanny O'Brien (American football)Daniel Matthew "Danny" O'Brien is an American football quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.-Early years:O'Brien was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and at the age of 12, moved to Kernersville, North Carolina, where he attended East Forsyth High School. During his...
, QB, Maryland
Offensive Player of the Year
- 1993: Charlie WardCharlie WardCharlie Ward, Jr. is a retired American professional NBA basketball player, college football Heisman Trophy winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner and a Major League Baseball draftee. Ward is considered one of the best all-around athletes in the last quarter century...
, QB, Florida State - 1994: Robert Baldwin, RB, Duke
- 1995: Danny KanellDanny KanellDaniel Paul Kanell is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League, and Arena Football League.-College career:...
, QB, Florida State - 1996: Tiki BarberTiki BarberAtiim Kiambu Hakeem-Ah "Tiki" Barber is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia....
, RB, Virginia - 1997: Thad Busby, QB, Florida State
- 1998: Torry HoltTorry HoltAfter injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
, WR, NC State - 1999: Joe Hamilton, QB, Georgia Tech
- 2000: Chris WeinkeChris WeinkeChristopher Jon Weinke is a former professional American football and baseball player. After spending six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league baseball system, he enrolled at Florida State University at the age of 26, and played quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles...
, QB, Florida State - 2001: Bruce PerryBruce PerryBruce Perry is a former American football running back in the National Football League who was released by the Philadelphia Eagles to make room for veteran quarterback Koy Detmer's return to the team...
, RB, Maryland - 2002: Matt SchaubMatt SchaubMatthew Rutledge Schaub is the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.-College career:...
, QB, Virginia - 2003: Philip RiversPhilip RiversPhilip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
, QB, NC State - 2004: Bryan RandallBryan RandallBryan Randall is a professional gridiron football quarterback who currently plays for the Richmond Raiders of the Southern Indoor Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
, QB, Virginia Tech - 2005: Chris BarclayChris BarclayChris Barclay is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Wake Forest...
, RB, Wake Forest - 2006: Calvin JohnsonCalvin Johnson (American football)Calvin Johnson, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
, WR, Georgia Tech - 2007: Matt RyanMatt RyanMatt Ryan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Villacher SV of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, QB, Boston College - 2008: Jonathan DwyerJonathan DwyerJonathan Avery Dwyer is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
, RB, Georgia Tech - 2009: C. J. SpillerC. J. SpillerClifford "C.J." Spiller Jr. is an American Football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was an All-American at Clemson University and was drafted 9th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft...
, RB/KR, Clemson - 2010: Tyrod TaylorTyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team from the start of the 2008 college football season until the 2011 Orange Bowl, the final game of the 2010 college...
, QB, Virginia Tech - 2011: David WilsonDavid Wilson (American football)David Emmanuel Wilson is an American football running back for the Virginia Tech Hokies.-Early years:Wilson attended George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia. As a senior he set a school record with 2,291 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns...
, RB, Virginia Tech
Defensive Player of the Year
- 1993: Derrick BrooksDerrick BrooksDerrick Dewan Brooks is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers 28th overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State....
, LB, Florida State - 1994: Derrick AlexanderDerrick Alexander (defensive end)Derrick Alexander is a former defensive end/defensive tackle who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted from Florida State University in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft ahead of such big names as Hugh Douglas and Warren Sapp...
, DE, Florida State - 1995: Marcus Jones, DE, North Carolina
- 1996: Peter BoulwarePeter BoulwarePeter Nicholas Boulware , is a former American football linebacker who played his whole NFL career for the Baltimore Ravens. He was a Republican candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 9. His younger brother, Michael Boulware, a strong safety is currently a free agent.-Early...
, LB, Florida State - 1997: Andre WadsworthAndre WadsworthAndre Wadsworth is an American professional football player who is currently a free agent. He began his college career as a 215-pound walk-on at Florida State University and became a highly touted prospect at defensive end, drafted 3rd overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 1998...
, DE, Florida State - 1998: Anthony PoindexterAnthony PoindexterAnthony Scott Poindexter is a former American football player for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns...
, DB, Virginia - 1999: Keith AdamsKeith Adams (American football)Keith A. Adams is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
, LB, Clemson - 2000: Levar FisherLevar FisherLevar Depree Fisher is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was with the Arizona Cardinals and in the off-season of 2005 the New Orleans Saints...
, LB, NC State - 2001: E. J. HendersonE. J. HendersonEric N. "E.J." Henderson is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland....
, LB, Maryland - 2002: E. J. HendersonE. J. HendersonEric N. "E.J." Henderson is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland....
, LB, Maryland - 2003: Darnell DockettDarnell DockettDarnell Maurice Dockett is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. Arizona picked him in the 3rd round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, DL, Florida State - 2004: Leroy HillLeroy HillLeroy Hill, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. He played high school football in Milledgeville, GA for the Baldwin High School Braves...
, LB, Clemson - 2005: D'Qwell JacksonD'Qwell Jackson-Cleveland Browns:Jackson was signed by the Cleveland Browns on July 24, 2006. In his rookie season, he started thirteen games at weakside linebacker and finished second on the team in tackles with 115, including 58 solo and three tackles for a loss. Jackson posted a career-high 16 tackles at...
, LB, Maryland - 2006: Gaines AdamsGaines AdamsGaines Adams was an American football defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round in the 2007 NFL Draft and in 2009 was traded to the Chicago Bears...
, DE, Clemson - 2007: Chris LongChris Long (American football)Christopher Howard Long is an American football defensive end for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams second overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.Long is a son of Hall of Fame NFL defensive end Howie Long.-Early...
, DE, Virginia - 2008: Mark HerzlichMark HerzlichSandon Mark Herzlich, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2011...
, LB, Boston College - 2009: Derrick MorganDerrick MorganDerrick Morgan is a musical artist popular in the 1960s and 1970s. He worked with Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley, and Jimmy Cliff in the rhythm and blues and ska genres, and he also performed rocksteady and skinhead reggae.-Biography:In 1957 Morgan entered the Vere Johns Opportunity Hour, a talent...
, DE, Georgia Tech - 2010: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
Offensive Rookie of the Year
- 2007: Josh AdamsJosh AdamsJosh Adams is an American comic book and commercial artist best known for his work on House of Mystery for DC Comics, as well as design work for shows on the Syfy Channel. Josh Adams is also the youngest of comic book veteran Neal Adams's three sons...
, RB, Wake Forest - 2008: Russell WilsonRussell WilsonRussell Wilson is a quarterback for the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Wilson formerly played for the NC State Wolfpack football and baseball teams before transferring for his final season of eligibility in 2011...
, QB, NC State - 2009: Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams (American football)Ryan Williams is an American football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft....
, RB, Virginia Tech - 2010: Danny O'BrienDanny O'Brien (American football)Daniel Matthew "Danny" O'Brien is an American football quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.-Early years:O'Brien was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and at the age of 12, moved to Kernersville, North Carolina, where he attended East Forsyth High School. During his...
, QB, Maryland
Defensive Rookie of the Year
- 2007: Deunta WilliamsDeunta WilliamsDeunta Williams is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played football for the University of North Carolina...
, DB, North Carolina - 2008: Sean SpenceSean SpenceSean Spence is an American football linebacker at the University of Miami. He is in his senior year. Spence was named 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Rookie of the Year.-High school career:...
, LB, Miami - 2009: Luke KuechlyLuke KuechlyLuke August Kuechly is an American football linebacker for the Boston College Eagles.-Early years:...
, LB, Boston College - 2010: Xavier RhodesXavier RhodesXavier Rhodes is an American football cornerback for the Florida State Seminoles. He is considered one of the best cornerbacks in his class.-College career:...
, CB, Florida State
50th Anniversary Football Team
- Bill Armstrong, Wake Forest (1973–1976)
- Tiki BarberTiki BarberAtiim Kiambu Hakeem-Ah "Tiki" Barber is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia....
, Virginia (1993–1996) - Dre' Bly, North Carolina (1996–1998)
- Joe BosticJoe BosticJoe Earl Bostic, Jr. is a former American football offensive lineman, primarily guard, who played ten seasons in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals...
, Clemson (1975–1978) - Peter BoulwarePeter BoulwarePeter Nicholas Boulware , is a former American football linebacker who played his whole NFL career for the Baltimore Ravens. He was a Republican candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 9. His younger brother, Michael Boulware, a strong safety is currently a free agent.-Early...
, Florida State (1994–1996) - Derrick BrooksDerrick BrooksDerrick Dewan Brooks is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers 28th overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State....
, Florida State (1991–1994) - Ted BrownTed BrownTed Brown is an American and former collegiate and professional football player. He attended High Point high school, before attending North Carolina State University.-Football career:...
, NC State (1975–1978) - Kelvin BryantKelvin BryantKelvin LeRoy Bryant is a former American football running back in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-College career:...
, North Carolina (1979–1982) - Jerry ButlerJerry Butler (American football)Jerry O'Dell Butler is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He played his entire career with the Buffalo Bills . Butler was a Pro Bowl selection in 1980. In his career, he caught 278 receptions for 4,301 yards and 29 touchdowns...
, Clemson (1975–1978) - Dennis ByrdDennis ByrdDennis DeWayne Byrd is a former defensive end and defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He attended college at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He played professionally for the Jets for four seasons beginning in 1989...
, NC State (1965–1967) - Dick ChristyDick ChristyDick Christy is an American and former collegiate and professional football player. The 5'11", 191 lb. Christy was a star halfback at North Carolina State University from 1955 to 1957, leading them to the 1957 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in his senior year...
, NC State (1955–1957) - Marco ColemanMarco ColemanMarco Darnell Coleman is a former American football player. A fourteen year veteran who was originally drafted by Miami Dolphins in the 1992 NFL Draft as a first round pick . Has been to one Pro Bowl. He went to Georgia Tech. He retired from professional football after the 2005 season...
, Georgia Tech (1989–1991) - Bennie CunninghamBennie CunninghamBennie Lee Cunningham, Jr. is a retired American football tight end.Cunningham was drafted out of the Clemson University in the 1976 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played for the Steelers his entire career...
, Clemson (1973–1975) - Jeff DavisJeff Davis (American football)Jeff Davis is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 1982 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson.Davis was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.-College career:Davis...
, Clemson (1978–1981) - Jim DombrowskiJim DombrowskiJames Matthew Dombrowski was an American football guard and tackle in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints. Dombrowski attended Williamsville South High School and the University of Virginia where his Jersey number 73 was retired...
, Virginia (1982–1985) - Warrick DunnWarrick DunnWarrick De'Mon Dunn is a former American football running back, and current minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft, after playing college football at Florida State...
, Florida State (1993–1996) - Boomer EsiasonBoomer EsiasonNorman Julius "Boomer" Esiason is a former American football quarterback and current network color commentator. He played for the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals before working as an analyst for ABC and HBO...
, Maryland (1981–1983) - Steve Fuller, Clemson (1975–1978)
- William FullerWilliam Fuller (American football)William Henry Fuller, Jr. is a retired American football player who played defensive end for 13 seasons in the National Football League...
, North Carolina (1980–1983) - Roman GabrielRoman GabrielRoman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s.Gabriel attended and...
, NC State (1960–1961) - Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech (1996–1999)
- Alex HawkinsAlex HawkinsClifton Alexander "Alex" Hawkins is a retired American football player who played running back for the Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons. He excelled as a special teams player...
, South Carolina (1956–1958) - Clarkston HinesClarkston HinesClarkston Hines is a retired American football player. He attended Duke University, where he was an All-American. He was also named the 1990 Male Athlete of the Year. He was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010....
, Duke (1986–1989) - Torry HoltTorry HoltAfter injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
, NC State (1995–1998) - Sebastian JanikowskiSebastian JanikowskiSebastian Janikowski is a left-footed Polish placekicker who plays for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders. He is nicknamed The Polish Cannon because he is considered to have one of the strongest kicking legs in the league, and leads the NFL in kickoffs for touchbacks. He lives in...
, Florida State (1997–1999)
- Marvin Jones, Florida State (1990–1992)
- Stan JonesStan Jones (American football)Stanley Paul "Stan" Jones was an American football guard and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991...
, Maryland (1951–1953) - Terry KinardTerry KinardAlfred "Terry" Terance Kinard , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the New York Giants in the 1st round of the 1983 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 200-lb...
, Clemson (1978–1982) - Amos LawrenceAmos LawrenceAmos Lawrence, was an American merchant and philanthropist.-Biography:...
, North Carolina (1977–1980) - Bob MathesonBob MathesonRobert Matheson was a linebacker who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League...
, Duke (1964–1966) - Don McCauleyDon McCauleyDon McCauley was a tailback for the University of North Carolina from 1968 to 1970 and he attended the Garden City High School.He was a two-time First Team All-Conference selection and two-time Conference Player of the Year. He garnered the 1971 ACC Athlete of the Year award. He broke many rushing...
, North Carolina (1968–1970) - Mike McGeeMike McGeeMike McGee is the gallery director for CSUF Begovich Gallery and acting director for the CSUF Grand Central Art Center. McGee has been professor of the Masters program in Exhibition Design and Museum Studies at CSUF for the past 18 years....
, Duke (1957–1959) - Herman MooreHerman MooreHerman Joseph Moore is a former American National Football League wide receiver. At George Washington High School in Danville he played mostly as a kicker and also as a tight end. He went to the University of Virginia, where he was a 2-sport athlete...
, Virginia (1988–1990) - Bob PellegriniBob PellegriniRobert Francis Pellegrini was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Maryland, where he was an All-American as a center. Pellegrini was drafted in the first round of the 1956 NFL Draft...
, Maryland (1953–1955) - Julius PeppersJulius PeppersJulius Frazier Peppers is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. Nicknamed The Freak of Nature, he was drafted by the Carolina Panthers second overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
, North Carolina (1999–2001) - Michael Dean PerryMichael Dean PerryMichael Dean Perry is a former American football defensive lineman and the younger brother of William Perry. His parents are Mrs. Inez S. Perry [deceased] and Hollie Perry, Sr. of Aiken, South Carolina. He learned to play football from his older brothers...
, Clemson (1984–1987) - William PerryWilliam PerryWilliam James Perry is an American businessman and engineer who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bill Clinton...
, Clemson (1981–1984) - Brian Piccolo, Wake Forest (1962–1964)
- Frank Quayle, Virginia (1966–1968)
- Jim RitcherJim Ritcher-Career:He started his career playing high school football for Highland High School in Medina, Ohio and was an All-American at North Carolina State and won the Outland Trophy in 1979 as the nation's best offensive lineman. In the National Football League, Richer was moved to guard from center by...
, NC State (1976–1979) - Anthony Simmons, Clemson (1995–1997)
- Chris SladeChris SladeChris Slade is a Welsh rock drummer.-Career:Slade has worked with Gary Numan, Tom Jones, Olivia Newton-John , and Uriah Heep. He was a member of Manfred Mann's Earth Band from 1972 to 1978...
, Virginia (1988–1992) - Norm SneadNorm SneadNorman Bailey Snead is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for Wake Forest University and was drafted in the first round of...
, Wake Forest (1958–1960) - Ken Swilling, Georgia Tech (1988–1991)
- Lawrence TaylorLawrence TaylorLawrence Julius Taylor , nicknamed "L.T.", is a Hall of Fame former American football player. Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants in the National Football League...
, North Carolina (1978–1980) - Mike Voight, North Carolina (1973–1976)
- Charlie WardCharlie WardCharlie Ward, Jr. is a retired American professional NBA basketball player, college football Heisman Trophy winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner and a Major League Baseball draftee. Ward is considered one of the best all-around athletes in the last quarter century...
, Florida State (1990–1993) - Peter WarrickPeter WarrickPeter Warrick is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals fourth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft...
, Florida State (1996–1999) - Chris WeinkeChris WeinkeChristopher Jon Weinke is a former professional American football and baseball player. After spending six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league baseball system, he enrolled at Florida State University at the age of 26, and played quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles...
, Florida State (1997–2000) - Randy WhiteRandy White (American football)Randall Lee "Randy" White is a former American football defensive lineman and linebacker. He attended the University of Maryland from 1971 to 1974, and played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys from 1975 to 1988. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame...
, Maryland (1972–1974)