2025 All-ACC Football Teams Announced
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On December 2, 2025, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced its All-ACC Football Teams, recognizing standout players from the season. According to the ACC Digital Network, Miami dominated the selections with a league-high 14 players named across the first, second, and third teams.
Four programs—California, Clemson, Georgia Tech, and Miami—each secured four players on the prestigious first team. Following Miami, both Duke and Virginia had eight players honored, while Louisville and Pitt each had seven selections across the three teams.
The selection process involved an 82-member voting panel consisting of 65 media members and all 17 ACC head coaches. The voting utilized a weighted scoring system, with a 3-2-1 point allocation for first, second, and third team votes, respectively.
The announcement comes just days before the ACC Football Championship Game, scheduled for December 6, 2025. The major individual awards, including Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, are set to be revealed in the following days.
The first-team offense featured standout players such as Haynes King from Georgia Tech at quarterback and Hollywood Smothers from NC State and JMari Taylor from Virginia at running back. The wide receiver corps included Duce Robinson from Florida State, Chris Bell from Louisville, and Miami's Malachi Toney.
On the defensive side, the first team highlighted Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, both from Miami, as defensive ends, with Jordan van den Berg from Georgia Tech and Peter Woods from Clemson anchoring the defensive tackle positions.
The second and third teams also showcased impressive talent, including players like Darian Mensah from Duke and Carson Beck from Miami at quarterback. The depth of talent across the conference is evident, with numerous players receiving honorable mentions, displaying the competitive landscape of ACC football.
The recognition of these players not only highlights individual achievements but also reflects the overall quality of the conference this season. As the ACC prepares for its championship game, these selections serve as a testament to the hard work and dedication shown by the athletes throughout the season.