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Atlantic Coast Conference Dominates AP All-Time All-America Team

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The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is proud to announce that its member schools have produced 12 former Associated Press (AP) All-Americans named to the prestigious AP All-Time All-America Team. This is a testament to the conference's rich football history and its ability to produce top talent. Among these honorees are nine members of the National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame, five recipients of ACC Football Legend honors, and two standouts named to the ACC 50th Anniversary Team in 2003.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 12 honorees from current ACC schools include nine members of the National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame, five recipients of ACC Football Legend honors, and two standouts named to the ACC 50th Anniversary Team in 2003.
  • Pitt placed three players on the AP All-Time All-America First Team, tying with Ohio State for the most from one school.
  • The selection process for the AP All-Time All-America Team did not consider a player's professional career.
  • Players were only considered for the side of the ball where they earned First-Team All-America honors, with the exception that all-purpose players could be selected from any position.
  • Since 1925, nearly 2,000 men have been named AP First-Team All-Americans, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.
  • 21 of the 25 players on the first team are in the College Football Hall of Fame, two are nominated for induction in 2026, and two are not eligible because they are not yet 10 years removed from their college careers.
  • Five winners of the Heisman Trophy are included on the AP All-Time All-America Team.

Statistics:

  • 12 former ACC players named to the AP All-Time All-America Team.
  • 9 NFF College Football Hall of Fame members among the ACC players.
  • 5 ACC Football Legend honorees among the ACC players.
  • 2 standouts named to the ACC 50th Anniversary Team in 2003.
  • 25 players total on the AP All-Time All-America First Team.
  • 21 of the 25 players are in the College Football Hall of Fame.
  • 5 Heisman Trophy winners on the AP All-Time All-America Team.

Sources:

  • AP All-Time All-America Team. https://apnews.com/article/sports-sunday-morning-quarterback-tributes-9144e6d3bd2ad60a29361e133fe97995 (provided in the original release)
  • National Football Foundation. [NFF website] (not provided in the original release)

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