Clemson leads preseason All-ACC picks. QB Cade Klubnik is picked as the player of the year
The league released its All-ACC picks Thursday after voting by media members attending last week's football media days in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ACC announced Wednesday that Clemson was the runaway choice to win the league ahead of Miami and SMU.
Klubnick earned 146 of 183 votes for player of the year, with Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King second with nine votes and SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings next with five.
The Tigers claimed 11 of the 27 spots on the preseason team. Klubnik headlined six picks on the offense, joining receivers Antonio Williams and Bryant Wesco Jr., offensive tackle Blake Miller, offensive guard Walker Parks and center Ryan Linthicum.
Clemson had five on the defense: defensive end T.J. Parker, defensive tackle Peter Woods, linebackers Wade Woodaz and Sammy Brown, and cornerback Avieon Terrell.
Pittsburgh claimed three spots, though versatile running back Desmond Reid was voted in for two positions as an all-purpose threat and as a specialist.
Miami, SMU, Georgia Tech, Louisville and Duke were the only other teams with two selections, while Florida State, N.C. State and Syracuse each had one.
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