ESPN: Jacoby Brissett #16 in ACC

ESPN’s Matt Fortuna is counting down the Top 25 players in the ACC, and today he revealed #’s 16-20, and NC State Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was ranked 16th.

The nation saw what Brissett was capable of during last season’s loss to FSU, when he threw for 359 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-41 loss to the defending champs. (And had one Manziel-esque play.) For the season, Brissett finished with 2,606 yards on 59.7 percent passing, with 23 touchdown passes and just five interceptions. He did, however, lose seven fumbles while rushing for 529 yards and three more scores. Improved ball security is a must, but with a veteran offense around him, Brissett has the chance to help the Wolfpack break through in what appears to be an open ACC this season. (And a league with no shortage of talented quarterbacks.) (ESPN)

Top 25 ACC Players (16-25)

25. Ryan Switzer – WR – UNC
24. Adam Gotsis – DT – GT
23. Jon Hilliman – RB – BC
22. Sheldon Rankins – DE – Louisville
21. Bucky Hodges – TE – VT
20. Rod Johnson – LT – FSU
19. Landon Turner – RG – UNC
18. James Burgess – LB – Louisville
17. Shaq Lawson – DE – Clemson
16. Jacoby Brissett – QB – NC State

The rest of this list will continually be revealed.