Tight end Justin Joly is the only NC State representative on the preseason All-ACC football team, which probably comes as a surprise to no one. Joly is an easy choice, but who are the next-most-likely State players to have All-ACC seasons?

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/virginiatech as 2025 All-ACC Preseason Football Team: No Hokies Crack the List.

Two Hurricanes standouts, Rueben Bain Jr. and Francis Mauigoa, were named to the All-ACC preseason team. Carson Beck also received votes for preseason player of the year.