2011 Preseason ACC First Team

The Preseason All-ACC First Team was released today, as voted by media members. Florida State and Miami have the most players with 4 players each. EJ Manuel, Andrew Datko, Brandon Jenkins, and Greg Reid (as return specialist) were the four Seminoles named to the ACC first team. The name most notably missing is Florida State kicker Dustin Hopkins. The highlight of Hopkins season last year was a 55-yard game winning field goal against Clemson. However, Will Snyderwine from Duke was listed as the first team kicker. We'll see if hopkins can make the postseason team. Here is the complete list of the preseason ACC first team.

Offense
Pos. Name Team
WR Conner Vernon, Duke
WR Dwight Jones, North Carolina
TE George Bryan, NC State
T Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech
T Andrew Datko, Florida State
G Brandon Washington, Miami
G Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech
C Tyler Horn, Miami
QB EJ Manuel, Florida State
RB Montel Harris, Boston College
RB Andre Ellington, Clemson

Defense

Pos. Name Team
DE Brandon Jenkins, Florida State
DE Quinton Coples, North Carolina
DT Tydreke Powell, North Carolina
DT Brandon Thompson, Clemson
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
LB Sean Spence, Miami
LB Kenny Tate, Maryland
CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia
CB Jayron Hosely, Virginia Tech
S Ray-Ray Armstrong, Miami
S Eddie Whitley, Virginia Tech

Specialists

Pos. Name Team
PK Will Snyderwine, Duke
P Dawson Zimmerman, Clemson
SP Greg Reid, Florida State