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Explaining The Wolfpacker's All-ACC ballot

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Sep 9, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estime (7) is tackled by North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive end Davin Vann (1) during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

The annual All-ACC teams dropped Tuesday evening, recognizing the accomplishments of four NC State football players. A few days ago, TheWolfpacker.com assembled its own all-conference ballot.

Graduate linebacker Payton Wilson made the official first team, freshman wide receiver Kevin Concepcion checked in on the second team and both junior cornerback Aydan White and redshirt junior offensive tackle Anthony Belton received third team recognition.

A total of seven members of the team also picked up honorable mention accolades, including a few who made our All-ACC ballot. Here’s TheWolfpacker.com’s full ballot.

Offensive player of the year

Jordan Travis, Florida State

Travis tossed 20 touchdowns and only threw 2 interceptions while leading his team to an 11-0 start. He consistently showed up in big games and, while he wasn’t asked to do too much since the Seminoles blew out most of their opponents, he still racked up 2,755 yards while completing 63.9 percent of his passes.

Defensive player of the year

Payton Wilson, NC State

Wilson led the conference in tackles and tackles for loss, recorded 3 interception and forced 2 fumbles. He was a critical member of a defense that improved throughout the season.

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Player of the year

Payton Wilson, NC State

Here’s TheWolfpacker.com’s full explanation for its ACC Player of the Year vote.

Offensive rookie of the year

Kevin Concepcion, NC State

Concepcion broke NC State’s freshman touchdown receptions and yards records this season, making an instant impact in the slot and in the backfield this fall. He finished second in the ACC with 10 touchdown receptions.

Defensive rookie of the year

Rueben Bain Jr., Miami

Bain finished No. 6 in the ACC with 7.5 sacks in his first year with the Hurricanes. He provided a consistently imposing presence on the edge and forced 2 fumble as well, finishing the year with 9.5 tackles for loss.

Rookie of the year

Kevin Concepcion, NC State

The freshman phenom racked up 1,064 total offensive yards this year to go along with his 10 scores. He was the best offensive player on a team that finished 9-3 and scored multiple touchdowns in 5 games.

Coach of the year

Mike Norvell, Florida State

TheWolfpacker.com is not allowed to select NC State head coach Dave Doeren for this award, but Norvell is certainly deserving of this honor. He helped maximize the potential of a team that had sky-high expectations, putting together a talented group of returning players and some of the top transfers in the country. You can’t do better than 12-0!

The Wolfpacker’s All-ACC teams

Quarterback

First teamJordan TravisFlorida State
Second teamDrake MayeNorth Carolina
Third teamJack PlummerLouisville

Running back

First teamOmarion HamptonNorth Carolina
First teamJawhar JordanLouisville
Second teamTrey BensonFlorida State
Second teamLeQuint AllenSyracuse
Third teamJordan WaltersDuke
Third teamJamal Haynes Georgia Tech

Wide receiver

First teamMalik WashingtonUVA
First teamKeon ColemanFlorida State
First teamJamari ThrashLouisville
Second timeDevontez WalkerNorth Carolina
Second timeXavier RestrepoMiami
Second timeKevin ConcepcionNC State
Third teamJacolby GeorgeMiami
Third teamJordan MooreDuke
Third teamEric Singleton Jr.Georgia Tech

Tight end

First teamBryson NesbitNorth Carolina
Second teamJake BriningstoolClemson
Third teamJaheim BellFlorida State

All-purpose back

First teamJawhar JordanLouisville
Second teamWill ShipleyClemson
Third teamBhayshul TutenVirginia Tech

Offensive tackle

First teamOzzy TrapiloBoston College
First teamJalen RiversMiami
Second teamGraham BartonDuke
Second teamDarius WashingtonFlorida State
Third teamMcKale Boley Virginia
Third teamJordan WilliamsGeorgia Tech

Offensive guard

First teamChristian MahoganyBoston College
First teamMichael JurgensWake Forest
Second teamKyle HergelBoston College
Second teamWillie LampkinNorth Carolina
Third teamD’Mitri EmmanuelFlorida State
Third teamAnez CooperMiami

Center

First teamMatt LeeMiami
Second teamBrian StevensVirginia
Third teamDylan McMahonNC State

Defensive end

First teamAshton Gillotte Louisville
First teamJasheen DavisWake Forest
Second teamAntwaun Powell-Ryland Jr.Virginia Tech
Second teamDavin VannNC State
Third teamKaimon RuckerNorth Carolina
Third teamRueben Bain Jr. Miami

Defensive tackle

First teamTyler DavisClemson
First teamAeneas PeeblesDuke
Second teamBraden FiskeFlorida State
Second teamCam HorsleyBoston College
Third teamNorell PollardVirginia Tech
Third teamRuke OrhorhoroClemson

Note: My one glaring omission from my All-ACC ballot was Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter. He should have been on my second team.

Linebacker

First teamPayton WilsonNC State
First teamJeremiah Trotter Jr.Clemson
First teamCedric GrayNorth Carolina
Second timeMarlowe WaxSyracuse
Second timeKalen DeLoachFlorida State
Second timeTre FreemanDuke
Third teamPower EcholsNorth Carolina
Third teamFrancisco MauigoaMiami
Third teamVinny DePalmaBoston College

Cornerback

First teamNate WigginsClemson
First teamElijah JonesBoston College
Second teamDorian StrongVirginia Tech
Second teamQuincy RileyLouisville
Third teamAydan WhiteNC State
Third teamShyheim BattleNC State

Safety

First teamDonovan McMillonPittsburgh
First teamKamren KinchensMiami
Second teamMalik Mustapha Wake Forest
Second teamJonas SankerVirgina
Third teamDevan BoykinNC State
Third teamKhalil BarnesClemson

Placekicker

First teamNoah BurnetteNorth Carolina
Second teamAndy BorregalesMiami
Third teamJohn LoveVirginia Tech

Punter

First teamAlex MastromannoFlorida State
Second teamPorter WilsonDuke
Third teamJack StonehouseSyracuse

Specialist

First teamJoe ShimkoNC State
Second teamTucker HollowayVirginia Tech
Third teamBrashard SmithMiami

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