ACC's top 25 football players of 2016: Nos. 25-21

Posted Aug 1, 2016
No. 22: Des Lawrence, CB, North Carolina: Lawrence had a breakout season in 2015 under new coordinator Gene Chizik. He started all 13 games and tied for the ACC lead with 14 pass breakups. His return helps make the secondary the strength of the North Carolina defense, and he should only be better with another year in the system. (ESPN.com)

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