College football is almost here. But before the pageantry of late August begins, the window for season predictions is still open. Here are my predictions for three All-ACC teams. FIRST TEAMQuarterbackDarian Mensah (Miami)Running backJustice Haynes (GT), Mark Fletcher (Miami)Wide receiverDuce Robinson (FSU), Malachi Toney (Miami)Tight endBrody Foley (Louisville)Offensive tackleMcKale Boley (UVA), PJ Williams (SMU)Offensive guardNoah Josey (UVA), Addison Nichols (SMU)CenterDrake Metcalf (UVA)Defensive endClev Lubin (Louisville), Melkart Abou Jaoude (North Carolina)Defensive tackleKamari Copeland (VT), Ahmad Moten (Miami)LinebackerKam Robinson (UVA), Sammy Brown (Clemson) and Braylan Lovelace (Pitt)CornerbackAshton Hampton (Clemson), Xavier Lucas (Miami)SafetyBrandyn Hillman (UVA), Bryce Fitzgerald (Miami)KickerJohn Love (VT)PunterDylan Joyce (Miami)Mensah was already elite in 2025. He now heads to a team that was the national runner-up, loaded with NFL-caliber talent. It would be a great surprise if he does not excel as a Hurricane. Some of that Miami talent includes seven other members of the First Team. Notable non-Hurricanes include Duce Robinson, returning to Florida State after some stellar performances in 2025. Other familiar names are Louisville’s Lubin, Clemson’s Brown and Pitt’s Lovelace. The ACC is flush with elite linebackers, but the top three might narrowly beat out the stars on the Second Team.For Virginia, its elite offensive line should result in several All-ACC selections. It would not be all that ludicrous for the Cavaliers to land three or four linemen on the First Team. If healthy, Kam Robinson should have his name written in permanent marker on this list. Hillman, if he performs as advertised, could also find his way onto this list.Some surprises — Copeland, Love and Foley have elite talent and have occasionally flown under the radar. All three are deserving of all-conference honors in some way, if they continue their high level of play.SECOND TEAMQuarterbackJaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Cal)Running backIsaac Brown (Louisville), Kendrick Raphael (SMU)Wide receiverIan Strong (Cal), Cooper Barkate (Miami)Tight endLuke Reynolds (VT)Offensive tackleMonroe Mills (UVA), Ethan Mackenny (GT)Offensive guardAndrew Chamblee (SMU), BJ Williams (Pitt)Center Harrison Sewell (Clemson)Defensive endWill Heldt (Clemson), Damon Wilson (Miami)Defensive tackleJustin Scott (Miami), Katron Evans (NCST)LinebackerKyle Efford (GT), Mohamed Toure (Miami) and Matt Rose (Stanford)CornerbackDavaughn Patterson (Wake), Chris Peal (Syracuse)SafetyCorey Myrick (Clemson), Koen Entringer (Miami)KickerAidan Birr (GT)PunterKade Reynoldson (Duke)There are several players on this list who could very well earn First Team honors — most notably Sagapolutele, Isaac Brown, Reynolds and Birr. Efford, Toure and Rose also reside among that group. There are some who are new to the ACC, including Reynolds and Evans, who could be fun to watch. THIRD TEAMQuarterbackCJ Bailey (NCST)Running backPeyton Lewis (UVA) and Marcellous Hawkins (VT)Wide receiverBryant Wesco (Clemson) and Que'Sean Brown (VT)Tight endJeremiah Hasley (Duke)Offensive tackleBrayden Jacobs (Clemson), Jimarion McCrimon (NCST)Offensive guardSpike Sowells (NCST), Malachi Carney (GT)CenterJosh Bates (SMU)Defensive endFisher Camac (UVA), Langston Hardy (Wake)Defensive tackleMarkus Strong (Clemson), Jason Hammond (UVA)LinebackerChris Jones (FSU), Stanquan Clark (Louisville) and Brandon Booker (SMU)CornerbackTayon Holloway (Louisville), Marcellus Barnes (SMU)SafetyOmar Thornton (Miami), Ethan Minter (UVA)KickerSam Hunsaker (Pitt)PunterDaniel Sparks (UVA)The Third Team is full of players who might not be proven stars, but certainly have the talent to dominate in 2026. However, the offensive line and receiver spots feature players who could absolutely move up a level or two on this list. There are a few difficult omissions — namely Duke’s Nate Sheppard, a talented running back who deserves an honorable mention, at the very least. The limited quantity of spots is also detrimental to Georgia Tech, a squad which does well in the trenches and should earn more fanfare later in the season.Another note — If the versatile Carney sticks at guard, he has the skill to earn a spot on this list. Elsewhere, players like Brown and Jones could break out as national darlings given their elite talent.Which schools have the most players on this list?Miami 13Virginia11Clemson8SMU7Louisville5Georgia Tech5Virginia Tech5NC State4Pitt3California2Duke 2Florida State2Wake Forest2Syracuse1North Carolina1Stanford1Boston College0This distribution generally aligns with the projected ACC standings. The only sizable differences are that Clemson may be overrepresented while SMU and NC State are underrepresented. Cal and Pitt could also climb this list, but will need to prove themselves first. Given their successes in 2025, Miami and Virginia are deserving of having 10-plus players on this list. That should not come as a surprise. The exact inverse is true for Boston College. However, anything can happen in college football. Perhaps some lesser known quantities emerge as megastars and claim a spot on the First Team.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow