Despite BC's Losing Record, Luke Kuechly Dominated on Defense in 2011
The Atlantic Coast Convos All-ACC Team honors the best players at each defensive position. We’ve provided a list of both first- and second-team selections based on what we’ve observed throughout the season. Feel free to disagree, however, since we did on several of the official ACSMA list.
First Team
Defensive End: Andre Branch, Clemson
Defensive End: James Gayle, Virginia Tech
Defensive Tackle: Nikita Whitlock, Wake Forest
Defensive Tackle: Matt Conrath, Virginia
Linebacker: Luke Kuechly, Boston College
Linebacker: Sean Spence, Miami (FL)
Linebacker: Julian Burnett, Georgia Tech
Cornerback: David Amerson, NC State
Cornerback: Merrill Noel, Wake Forest
Safety: Matt Daniels, Duke
Safety: Josh Bush, Wake Forest
Punter: Shawn Powell, Florida State
Second Team
Defensive End: Quinton Coples, North Carolina
Defensive End: Brandon Jenkins, Florida State
Defensive Tackle: Joe Vellano, Maryland
Defensive Tackle: Brandon Thompson, Clemson
Linebacker: Terrell Manning, NC State
Linebacker: Zach Brown, North Carolina
Linebacker: Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech
Cornerback: Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech
Cornerback: Chase Minnifield, Virginia
Safety: Antone Exum, Virginia Tech
Safety: Eddie Whitely, Virginia Tech
Punter: Dalton Botts, Miami (FL)
Breakdown by team: Virginia Tech (4), Wake Forest (3), Clemson (2), Florida State (2), Georgia Tech (2), Miami (2), NC State (2), UNC (2), Virginia (2), BC (1), Duke (1), Maryland (1)
Check out the All-ACC Offensive Team, too.
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