CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

Powered by a conference-best 11 selections, preseason favorite Clemson headlines the 2025 All-ACC Preseason Football Team, announced Thursday. A total of 10 ACC programs were represented on the 27-player squad, which was voted on by over 180 credentialed media members at last week’s ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte.

Clemson senior quarterback Cade Klubnik was voted the 2025 ACC Preseason Player of the Year, receiving 146 votes. Georgia Tech’s Haynes King (9), SMU’s Kevin Jennings (5), Miami’s Carson Beck (4) and Virginia Tech’s Kyron Drones (4) also received votes, as did eight other players.

Klubnik is coming off a breakout 2024 season, leading the Tigers to an ACC title and a College Football Playoff berth. He accounted for 43 total touchdowns, completing 308-of-486

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