FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson smiles as he leaves the field after his team defeated Kentucky 44-17 in an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Jackson was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/David Stephenson, File)
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Top-ranked Clemson once again dominated the Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference teams released Tuesday.
The league-champion Tigers placed six players on the first team, led by offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt - one of eight unanimous selections from the panel of 14 sports writers who cover the conference.
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson was the unanimous pick as the offensive player of the year while Boston College running back A.J. Dillon was unanimously selected as the newcomer of the year.
Miami coach Mark Richt was chosen as the coach of the year after leading the Hurricanes to the Coastal Division title and their first appearance in the ACC championship game. North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb is the defensive player of the year.
Clemson earned its third straight berth in the College Football Playoff a day after beating Miami 38-3 in the ACC title game .
Jackson, Dillon and Chubb also were unanimous selections to the first team along with N.C. State running back Nyheim Hines, Syracuse receiver Steve Ishmael and two players from Virginia - linebacker Micah Kiser and safety Quin Blanding.
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The 2017 Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team, as selected by a panel of 14 sports writers who regularly cover the league for newspapers or broadcast outlets throughout the league's footprint. Players at all positions are listed alphabetically with name, school, height, weight, class and hometown; "u-" denotes unanimous selections.
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First team
Offense
Quarterback - u-Lamar Jackson, Louisville, 6-3, 200, jr., Pompano Beach, Florida
Running backs - u-A.J. Dillon, Boston College, 6-0, 240, fr., New London, Connecticut.; u-Nyheim Hines, North Carolina State, 5-9, 197, jr., Garner, North Carolina
Tackles - u-Mitch Hyatt, Clemson, 6-5, 305, jr., Suwanee, Georgia.; Brian O'Neill, Pittsburgh, 6-6, 305, jr., Wilmington, Delaware.
Guards - Tyrone Crowder, Clemson, 6-2, 340, sr., Marston, North Carolina; Wyatt Teller, Virginia Tech, 6-5, 315, sr., Bealeton, Virginia.
Center - Justin Falcinelli, Clemson, 6-4, 305, sr., Middletown, Maryland.
Tight end - Cam Serigne, Wake Forest, 6-3, 240, sr., Ashburn, Virginia.
Wide receivers - u-Steve Ishmael, Syracuse, 6-2, 209, sr., Miami; Cam Phillips, Virginia Tech, 6-0, 202, sr., Laurel, Maryland.
All-purpose player - Jaylen Samuels, North Carolina State, 5-11, 228, sr., Charlotte, North Carolina
Kicker - Michael Badgley, Miami, 5-10, 178, sr., Summit, New Jersey.
Defense
Defensive ends - u-Bradley Chubb, North Carolina State, 6-4, 275, sr., Marietta, Georgia.; Clelin Ferrell, Clemson, 6-5, 260, soph., Richmond, Virginia.
Defensive tackles - Dexter Lawrence, Clemson, 6-4, 340, soph., Wake Forest, North Carolina; Christian Wilkins, Clemson, 6-4, 300, jr., Springfield, Massachusetts.
Linebackers - Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech, 6-5, 250, jr., Danville, Virginia.; Joe Giles-Harris, Duke, 6-2, 230, soph., Nyack, New York; u-Micah Kiser, Virginia, 6-2, 240, sr., Baltimore.
Cornerbacks - Mark Gilbert, Duke, 6-1, 175, soph., Fayetteville, North Carolina; Greg Stroman, Virginia Tech, 6-0, 181, sr., Bristow, Virginia.
Safeties - u-Quin Blanding, Virginia, 6-2, 210, sr., Virginia Beach, Virginia; Derwin James, Florida State, 6-3, 215, soph., Haines City, Florida.
Punter - Ryan Winslow, Pittsburgh, 6-6, 225, sr., Maple Glen, Pennsylvania.
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Second team
Offense
Quarterback - John Wolford, Wake Forest, 6-1, 200, sr., Jacksonville, Florida.
Running backs - KirVonte Benson, Georgia Tech, 5-9, 211, soph., Marietta, Georgia; Travis Homer, Miami, 5-11, 195, soph., West Palm Beach, Florida.
Tackles - Chris Lindstrom, Boston College, 6-4, 305, jr., Dudley, Massachusetts; Will Richardson, North Carolina State, 6-6, 322, jr., Burlington, North Carolina.
Guards - Tony Adams, North Carolina State, 6-2, 315, sr., Charlotte, North Carolina.; Parker Braun, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 280, soph., Hallsville, Texas.
Center - Ryan Anderson, Wake Forest, 6-6, 305, jr., Raleigh, North Carolina.
Tight end - Christopher Herndon IV, Miami, 6-4, 252, sr., Norcross, Georgia.
Wide receivers - Kelvin Harmon, North Carolina State, 6-3, 213, soph., Palmyra, New Jersey; Jaylen Smith, Louisville, 6-4, 219, jr., Pascagoula, Mississippi.
All-purpose players (tie) - Greg Dortch, Wake Forest, 5-9, 165, fr., Richmond, Virginia.; Anthony Ratliff-Williams, North Carolina, 6-1, 205, soph., Matthews, North Carolina.
Kicker - Mike Weaver, Wake Forest, 6-1, 190, sr., Pine City, New York.
Defense
Defensive ends - Austin Bryant, Clemson, 6-5, 265, jr., Pavo, Georgia.; Duke Ejiofor, Wake Forest, 6-4, 275, sr., Houston.
Defensive tackles - R.J. McIntosh, Miami, 6-4, 293, jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tim Settle, Virginia Tech, 6-3, 335, soph., Manassas, Virginia.
Linebackers - Parris Bennett, Syracuse, 6-0, 216, sr., Detroit; Dorian O'Daniel, Clemson, 6-1, 220, sr., Olney, Maryland.; Shaq Quarterman, Miami, 6-1, 240, soph., Orange Park, Florida.
Cornerbacks - Michael Jackson, Miami, 6-1, 200, jr., Birmingham, Alabama; Avonte Maddox, Pittsburgh, 5-9, 180, sr., Detroit.
Safeties - Terrell Edmunds, Virginia Tech, 6-2, 220, jr., Danville, Virginia; Jaquan Johnson, Miami, 5-11, 190, jr., Miami.
Punter - Lester Coleman, Virginia, 6-5, 225, jr., Martinsville, Virginia.
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Coach of the year - Mark Richt, Miami
Offensive player of the year - u-Lamar Jackson, Louisville
Defensive player of the year - Bradley Chubb, North Carolina State
Newcomer of the year - u-A.J. Dillon, Boston College
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Voting panel:
Julian Benbow, The Boston Globe; Grace Raynor, Charleston (S.C.) Post & Courier; Steve Wiseman, The Herald-Sun of Durham, North Carolina; Safid Deen, The Orlando Sentinel; John Bednarowski, Marietta (Georgia.) Daily Journal; Rick Bozich, WDRB-TV, Louisville, Kentucky; Christy Cabrera Chirinos, The Sun-Sentile of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Brant Wilkerson-New, The News & Record of Greensboro, North Carolina; Joe Giglio, The News & Observer of Raleigh, North Carolina; Brian Batko, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Nate Mink, The Post-Standard of Syracuse, New York; Jerry Ratcliffe, The Daily Progress of Charlottesville, Virginia; David Teel, The Daily Press of Newport News, Virginia; Conor O'Neil; Winston-Salem Journal.
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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Boston College running back AJ Dillon (2) carries the ball against Florida State defensive back Derwin James (3) during the first half on an NCAA college football game in Boston. Dillon was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb (9) follows the play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind. Chubb was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2017, file photo, Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws from the pocket behind the block of center Justin Falcinelli (50) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y. Falcinelli was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh offensive lineman Brian O'Neill (70), blocks Rice defensive end Brian Womac (44) in an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. O'Neill was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman (3) breaks away for a touchdown on a punt return against Delaware's Christian Lohin (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Stroman was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) looks for running room behind teammate guard Wyatt Teller (57) against North Carolina linebacker Cayson Collins (23), far right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Teller was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Miami placekicker Michael Badgley (15) boots a field goal as punter Jack Spicer (43) holds during the second half of an NCAA College football game against Toledo, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Badgley was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Boston College running back Davon Jones (16) is brought down by Clemson defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (90) during the first half of an NCAA football game in Boston. Lawrence was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
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FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Clemson's Tyrone Crowder (55) warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, in Raleigh, N.C. Crowder was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb (9) follows the play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind. Chubb was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
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FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2016, file photo, Virginia linebacker Micah Kiser (53) wraps up Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Kiser was selected to the 2017 AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Baylor's Dru Dixon battles Duke's Joe Giles-Harris (44) for yardage during an NCAA college football game, in Durham, N.C. Giles-Harris was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Bernard Thomas/The Herald-Sun via AP, File)
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FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is pursued by Syracuse defensive back Devin M. Butler (7) during an NCAA college football game, in Louisville, Ky. Jackson was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
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FILE - This is a Nov. 4, 2017, file photo showing Clemson's Mitch Hyatt (75) warming up prior to an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Hyatt was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) stops Delaware running back Kani Kane (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Edmunds was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2017, file photo, Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, in Syracuse, N.Y. Ferrell was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Clemson's Christian Wilkins defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, in Clemson, S.C. Wilkins was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Florida State defensive back Derwin James celebrates an interception with was ruled down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, in Tallahassee, Fla. James was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
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FILE - This Oct. 14, 2017, file photo shows North Carolina State running back Nyheim Hines (7) running for a long touchdown against Pittsburgh in an NCAA football game in Pittsburgh. Hines was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Virginia safety Quin Blanding (3) celebrates after making an interception against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. Blanding was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) gains yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against old Dominion, in Blacksburg, Va. Phillips was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Syracuse wide receiver Steve Ishmael (8) attempts to catch a pass as he is guarded by Miami defensive back Malek Young (12) during the second half of an NCAA College football game, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Ishmael was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Wake Forest tight end Cam Serigne (85) celebrates after making a touchdown reception against Presbyterian during an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Serigne was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, File)
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FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2017, file photo, Miami's Ahmmon Richards, right, reaches for a pass broken up by Duke's Mark Gilbert (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C. Gilbert was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
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FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, North Carolina State tight end Jaylen Samuels (1) plays against Pittsburgh in an NCAA football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh. Samuels was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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FILE - In this April 15, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh punter Ryan Winslow (18) kicks during the annual Spring NCAA football scrimmage, in Pittsburgh. Winslow was selected to the AP All-Conference ACC team announced Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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