The Atlantic Coast Conference has just announced its prestigious All-ACC Football Teams for the year 2025, reaching a highlight just ahead of the eagerly anticipated ACC Championship Game scheduled for Saturday, December 6. This list reflects the outstanding talent and hard work of college football players across the conference, showcasing the best in the league through a carefully selected roster.
Miami University stands out with an impressive total of 14 athletes earning All-ACC honors across all three teams—first, second, and third. Notably, Miami is among only four institutions—alongside California, Clemson, and Georgia Tech—to have four players named to the coveted first team, signaling their dominance and talent depth early in the season. Duke and Virginia each have eight players recognized, while Louisville and Pittsburgh have seven honorees each, illustrating the competitive landscape of ACC football.
The selection process involved a comprehensive voting panel consisting of 82 members—65 media representatives and 17 head coaches of the ACC teams. Voters cast their ballots using a weighted scoring system that favored first-team selections three points, second-team two points, and third-team one point, ensuring that the most outstanding players received the recognition they deserve.
As anticipation builds, the conference will also unveil their major individual awards—such as Player of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Rookie of the Year, as well as Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year—on December 3. The following day, December 4, will mark the announcement of the Coach of the Year, rounding out the awards weekend.
Let's dive into the detailed roster of the All-ACC Football Teams for 2025, starting with the first team:
First-Team All-ACC
On offense:
- Quarterback: Haynes King from Georgia Tech, earning 200 points.
- Running Bbacks: Hollywood Smothers (NC State, 214 points) and J’Mari Taylor (Virginia, 207 points).
- Wide Receivers: Duce Robinson (Florida State, 217 points), Chris Bell (Louisville, 210 points), and Malachi Toney (Miami, 208 points).
- Tight End: Justin Joly from NC State with 178 points.
- All-Purpose: Jacob De Jesus from California, with 134 points.
- Offensive Line: Francis Mauigoa (Miami, 212 points), Blake Miller (Clemson, 125 points), Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech, 202 points), Logan Parr (SMU, 132 points), and Luke Petitbon (Florida State, 115 points).
On defense:
- Defensive Ends: Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, both from Miami with 167 and 164 points respectively.
- Defensive Tackles: Jordan van den Berg (Georgia Tech, 121 points) and Peter Woods (Clemson, 120 points).
- Linebackers: Caden Fordham (NC State, 188 points), Cade Uluave (California, 167 points), and Sammy Brown (Clemson, 147 points).
- Cornerbacks: Hezekiah Masses (California, 160) and Avieon Terrell (Clemson, 138).
- Safeties: Nick Andersen (Wake Forest, 137) and Ahmaad Moses (SMU, 125).
Specialists:
- Placekicker: Aidan Birr (Georgia Tech, 209 points).
- Punter: Jack Stonehouse (Syracuse, 165 points).
- Return Specialist: Jacob De Jesus (California, 158 points).
The second and third teams continue to feature talented players from across the conference, including emerging stars and seasoned veterans, each earning recognition based on their performances this season. The honorable mention list further highlights notable players who fell just short of making the main teams but nonetheless delivered impressive performances.
Every year, these selections spark discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of teams and players in the ACC. Do you agree with the choices? Are there any players or coaches you believe deserved more recognition? Share your thoughts—this list is not just about honoring individual excellence; it's also a reflection of the ongoing debates and passionate opinions that make college football so exciting.
