M.J. Stewart named to ESPN's midseason All-ACC football team

Posted Oct 13, 2017
Earlier this week, colleague Adam Rittenberg compiled his midseason ESPN.com All-America team. So David Hale and I decided to do the same in the ACC. Here is a look at standout players in the conference from the first half of the season. CB: M.J. Stewart, North Carolina. Though the Tar Heels' defense has struggled, Stewart has been a bright spot. (ESPN.com)

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