NC State Lands 4 on Official 2023 All-ACC Teams

The Official 2023 All-ACC Teams were just released, and 4 NC State players earned All-ACC status.

1st Team

Senior Linebacker Payton Wilson – This marks the 2nd time in Wilsons career that he has earned 1st Team All-ACC honors, doing so in 2020 as well. Wilson’s 138 tackles led the ACC, and it wasn’t particularly close, with a 17 tackle gap between him and the next person. He also led the ACC in Tackles for Loss with 18, and ranked 10th in Sacks (6.0) and 6th in Interceptions (3). Wilson had the most First Team votes, which might be a sign that Wilson is likely to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors.

2nd Team 

Freshman Wide Receiver Kevin Concepcion – KC proved he wasn’t just one of the best young players in the ACC, but one of the best…period. Concepcion finished the regular season with 64 Receptions for 767 Yards and 10 Touchdown Receptions, to go along with 297 rushing yards. He finished the regular season ranked 3rd in Receptions, 7th in Receiving Yards, and 2nd in Touchdown Receptions. KC is the only player in the FBS with 750+ receiving yards and 250+ rushing yards.

3rd Team

Junior Cornerback Aydan White – This marks the 2nd consecutive season that White has earned All-ACC honors, earning 1st Team honors last season. White ranked 5th in the ACC with 9 Passes Defensed, and Intercepted 2 passes.

Junior Left Tackle Anthony Belton – The form Junior College prospect has done quite well for himself, earning All-ACC honors in his third season in Raleigh. Belton had 6 knockdowns and 48 pancake blocks.

Seven NC State players earned All-ACC Honorable Mention

Junior Offensive Guard Timothy McKay
Junior Center Dylan McMahon
Junior Defensive End Davin Vann
Senior Linebacker Jaylon Scott
Junior Cornerback Shyheim Battle
Junior Safety Devan Boykin
Senior Long Snapper Joe Shimko