ACC's top football freshmen in 2011 Posted Dec 13, 2011 North Carolina RB Giovani Bernard: The redshirt freshman led North Carolina in rushing this year with 1,222 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. He ranks third in the ACC in rushing and has more rushing yards than any other freshman nationally. With still one game remaining in his season, his yardage total is the third-best by an ACC freshman. (ESPN.com)