UNC's Howell, Clemson headline preseason all-ACC team

Updated Jul. 27, 2021 10:08 a.m. ET

Associated Press

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell is the preseason pick to be Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year while six-time reigning champion Clemson headlines the all-ACC team with eight picks.

The league released its preseason picks Tuesday after voting from media members attending last week’s ACC Kickoff media days.

Howell has thrown 68 touchdown passes in two years, which ties UNC’s career record. He ranked in the top six of the Bowl Subdivision ranks last year in passing yardage (3,586) and TD throws (30).

Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee led all players on the

UNC, Boston College and North Carolina State each placed three on the team.

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