The All-ACC Football Team of the BCS Era

Posted Apr 9, 2014
First Team: G: Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina (2009-12) - The massive Tar Heels blocker was a three-time All-ACC performer and an Outland Trophy finalist in 2012; DE: Julius Peppers, North Carolina (1999-2001) - As a two-sport star in Chapel Hill, Peppers was a freshman All-American in 1999 before leading the nation in sacks (15.0) as a sophomore.; CB: Dre Bly, North Carolina (1996-98); (Athlon Sports)

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