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Clemson, Florida State dominate AP All-ACC team selections

Clemson and Florida State dominated The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team.

The ACC champion Tigers placed nine players on the first team while four Seminoles were unanimous picks - running back Dalvin Cook, offensive tackle Rod Johnson, defensive end DeMarcus Walker and cornerback Tarvarus McFadden.

The other unanimous selections were Pittsburgh guard Dorian Johnson, Clemson receiver Mike Williams and Virginia linebacker Micah Kiser.

A panel of 14 writers and broadcasters from the nine ACC states voted Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson the offensive player of the year and Walker the defensive player of the year.

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois and Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans shared newcomer of the year honors, and Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente is the coach of the year.

Two players from Virginia - Kiser and safety Quin Blanding - joined Miami kicker Michael Badgley, Rod Johnson and Cook as repeat first-team selections.

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The 2016 Associated Press All-ACC team, with players listed with name, school, height, weight, class and hometown ("u-" denotes unanimous selections):

FIRST TEAM

Offense

Quarterback_Lamar Jackson, Louisville, 6-3, 204, soph., Pompano Beach, Florida.

Running backs_u-Dalvin Cook, Florida State, 5-11, 213, jr., Miami; James Conner, Pittsburgh, 6-2, 235, jr., Erie, Pennsylvania.

Offensive tackles_u-Rod Johnson, Florida State, 6-7, 311, jr., Florissant, Missouri; Mitch Hyatt, Clemson, 6-5, 295, soph., Suwanee, Georgia.

Offensive guards_u-Dorian Johnson, Pittsburgh, 6-5, 315, sr., Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania; Tyrone Crowder, Clemson, 6-2, 340, jr., Marston, North Carolina.

Center_Jay Guillermo, Clemson, 6-3, 310, sr., Maryville, Tennessee.

Tight end_Jordan Leggett, Clemson, 6-5, 260, sr., Navarre, Florida.

Wide receivers_u-Mike Williams, Clemson, 6-3, 225, jr., Vance, South Carolina; Amba Etta-Tawo, Syracuse, 6-2, 202, sr., Powder Springs, Georgia.

All-purpose player_Quadree Henderson, Pittsburgh, 5-8, 190, soph., Wilmington, Delaware.

Place-kicker_Michael Badgley, Miami, 5-10, 180, jr., Summit, New Jersey.

Defense

Defensive ends_u-DeMarcus Walker, Florida State, 6-4, 280, sr., Jacksonville, Florida; Harold Landry, Boston College, 6-3, 250, jr., Spring Lake, North Carolina.

Defensive tackles_Carlos Watkins, Clemson, 6-3, 305, sr., Mooresboro, North Carolina; Woody Baron, Virginia Tech, 6-2, 280, sr., Nashville, Tennessee.

Linebackers_u-Micah Kiser, Virginia, 6-2, 240, jr., Baltimore; Ben Boulware, Clemson, 6-0, 235, sr., Anderson, South Carolina; Marquel Lee, Wake Forest, 6-3, 240, sr., Waldorf, Maryland.

Cornerbacks_u-Tarvarus McFadden, Florida State, 6-2, 198, soph., Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson, 6-1, 200, sr., Beech Island, South Carolina.

Safeties_Jadar Johnson, Clemson, 6-0, 210, sr., Orangeburg, South Carolina; Quin Blanding, Virginia, 6-2, 215, jr., Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Punter_Nicholas Conte, Virginia, 6-3, 225, sr., Roanoke, Virginia.

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SECOND TEAM

Offense

Quarterback_Deshaun Watson, Clemson, 6-3, 215, jr., Gainesville, Georgia.

Running backs_Matt Dayes, North Carolina State, 5-9, 203, sr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Mark Walton, Miami, 5-9, 205, soph., Miami.

Offensive tackles_Adam Bisnowaty, Pittsburgh, 6-6, 305, sr., Pittsburgh; Jon Heck, North Carolina, 6-7, 310, sr., Jacksonville, Florida.

Offensive guards_Kareem Are, Florida State, 6-6, 325, sr., Elmont, New York; Tony Adams, North Carolina State, 6-2, 315, jr., Charlotte, North Carolina.

Center_Lucas Crowley, North Carolina, 6-3, 290, sr., Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Tight end_Cole Hikutini, Louisville, 6-5, 248, sr., San Francisco.

Wide receivers_Isaiah Ford, Virginia Tech, 6-2, 195, jr., Jacksonville, Florida; Ryan Switzer, North Carolina, 5-10, 185, sr., Charleston, West Virginia.

All-purpose_T.J. Logan, North Carolina, 5-10, 190, sr., Greensboro, North Carolina.

Place-kicker_Mike Weaver, Wake Forest, 6-1, 195, jr., Pine City, New York.

Defense

Defensive ends_Ejuan Price, Pittsburgh, 6-0, 255, sr., Rankin, Pennsylvania; Christian Wilkins, Clemson, 6-4, 310, soph., Springfield, Massachusetts.

Defensive tackles_DeAngelo Brown, Louisville, 6-0, 310, sr., Savannah, Georgia; Dexter Lawrence, Clemson, 6-5, 340, fr., Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Linebackers_Devonte Fields, Louisville, 6-4, 242, sr., Fort Worth, Texas; Keith Kelsey, Louisville, 6-1, 236, sr., Gainesville, Florida; Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech, 6-5, 236, soph., Danville, Virginia.

Cornerbacks_Jaire Alexander, Louisville, 5-11, 188, soph., Charlotte, North Carolina; Corn Elder, Miami, 5-10, 180, sr., Nashville, Tennessee.

Safeties_Jordan Whitehead, Pittsburgh, 5-11, 190, soph., Aliquippa, Pennsylvania; Jessie Bates, Wake Forest, 6-2, 200, fr., Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Punter_Justin Vogel, Miami, 6-4, 215, sr., Tampa, Florida.

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Coach of the year: Justin Fuente, Virginia Tech.

Offensive player of the year: Lamar Jackson, Louisville.

Defensive player of the year: DeMarcus Walker, Florida State.

Newcomer of the year: Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech, and Deondre Francois, Florida State.

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AP All-ACC voting panel:

Julian Benbow, The Boston Globe; Rick Bozich, WDRB-TV-Louisville; Aaron Brenner; The Charleston Post and Courier; Andy Bitter, The Roanoke Times; Christy Cabrera Chirinos, The Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale; Andrew Carter, The News & Observer of Raleigh; Safid Deen, The Orlando Sentinel; Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; Joe Giglio, The News & Observer of Raleigh; Nate Mink, The Post-Standard of Syracuse; Daniel Shirley, Macon Telegraph; Bob Sutton, The Times-News of Burlington; David Teel, The Daily Press of Newport News; Steve Wiseman, The Herald-Sun of Durham.

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(This version corrects that Jerod Evans was co-newcomer of the year.)

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FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, file photo, Florida State running back Dalvin Cook (4) sheds Clemson safety Van Smith during a 70-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla. Cook was selected to the AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2016, file photo, Clemson's Jadar Johnson returns an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina State, in Clemson, S.C. Jadar Johnson was selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh running back James Conner (24) attempts to evade a tackle by Marshal safety C.J. Reavis (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. Conner was selected to the AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.(AP Photo/Jared Wickerham, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2016, file photo, Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois points to cheering fans after defeating Mississippi 45-34 in an NCAA college football game, in Orlando, Fla. Francois was selected to share Newcomer of the Year honors with Syracuse receiver Amba Etta-Tawo on The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Clemson defensive tackle Carlos Watkins (94) sacks Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers (12) during the second half an NCAA college football game, in Clemson, S.C. Watkins was selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2016, file photo, Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett runs in for a touchdown after catching a pass against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA football game, in Boston. Leggett was selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Boston College defensive end Harold Landry (7) reaches out for Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Boston. Landry was selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2016, file photo, Miami place kicker Michael Badgley (15) kick a field goal as Miami punter Justin Vogel (16) holds, during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Miami Gardens. The kick was blocked. Badgley was selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Clemson's Mike Williams (7) breaks aways for a long run against Wake Forest in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Williams was selected to the AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Syracuse wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo, left, makes a catch before scoring a touchdown as Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Etta-Tawo was selected to share Newcomer of the Year honors with Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois on The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2016, file photo, Florida State's Tarvarus McFadden celebrates his interception against Clemson during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla. McFadden was selected to the AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh wide receiver Quadree Henderson (10) celebrates a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Pittsburgh. Quadree Henderson was selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh teammates Dorian Johnson (53) and Scott Orndoff (83) celebrate a touchdown against Clemson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Clemson, S.C. Dorian Johnson was selected to The AP All-ACC first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.(AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, FIle) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) is sacked by Virginia Tech defensive tackle Woody Baron (60) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Woody Baron has been selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2015, file photo, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass as Clemson offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) blocks Wofford defensive lineman Steven Cornellier (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt has been selected to The AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File) The Associated Press
FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, Florida State defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) closes in on South Florida quarterback Quinton Flowers as he throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Tampa, Fla. Walker was selected Defensive Player of the Year for the AP All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File) The Associated Press
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