Well, here we go. It’s time to start ranking the best players in the ACC for the 2024 season. If you see players from Stanford, Cal, or SMU – it’s not a misprint. Here we go!
As usual, we hope you enjoy the rankings.
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1) Darius Washington, Florida State
Darius Washington becomes our first entry from Florida State in our Top 5 ACC player list, and he’s a good. one. The OT Washington is coming off a year that had him selected as a 1st-team All-ACC player. He may be the most versatile lineman in the ACC spending time at guard, center, and tackle. As a RS-SR, he has tons of experience
2) Blake Miller, Clemson
Clemson’s offensive line hasn’t been a strength of their team in recent years, but don’t blame Blake Miller. Miller was a Freshman All-American in 2022, then followed it up with 3rd team All-ACC season in 2023.
The 6-6 310 LB OT is now getting ready for his junior season, and should continue his upward progression towards a 1st team All-ACC or even All-American season. He’s already projected as a mid-round NFL pick.
3) Anthony Belton, NC State
NC State’s Anthony Belton is a returning ACC lineman who was an All-ACC selection in 2023. Last year the OT Belton was a 3rd team All-ACC choice and leads what should be a solid group of linemen at NC State.
The senior is 6-6 336 LB and NFL Draft Buzz has him projected as a 3rd Round NFL Pick. He plays with physicality, power, and excels in run blocking.
4) Frances Mauigoa, Miami
Miami currently leads our top 5 player lists with 4 Hurricanes so far making the list as Frances Mauigoa is Miami’s latest entry. Frances Mauigoa topped the All-ACC honorable mention vote-getters in 2023, and he’s back trying to land in one of the top 3 All-ACC teams. Just a sophomore, the 6-6 315 LBs player was one of last season’s highest-ranked linemen recruits. He delivered with a very solid year.
What does Mauigoa do as he gains even more experience?
5) Justin Osborne, SMU
SMU comes to the ACC with a sneaky good offensive line. They are anchored by Justin Osborne who was an All-AAC player in 2023. Osbornes is RS-SR with 3 years of starting experience.
He has a great frame at 6-5, and 314 LBs, and spent time at guard, tackle, and now in this upcoming season center. Osborne could give Darius Washington a run as the ACC’s most versatile lineman.
