No. 11. Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
2011 stats: He started all 13 games and had a career-high 37 tackles (25 solo). He led the team with eight quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries -- including a 25-yard touchdown return against ACC champ Clemson. He ranked second on the team with eight pass breakups and nine passes defended. He made his first career interception against Boston College, and ranked second on the team with 11 tackles for loss and seven sacks.
Previous ranking: Not ranked.
Making the case for Werner: Look at his stats. Eight pass breakups? He did that from the left defensive end position. Werner is a game-changer. He’s strong and has deceptive speed, which allows him to stop the run and disrupt the passing game. He has a great awareness for the ball. Last year he was a rising star. This year, he is a star.
No. 12 Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
No. 13 James Gayle, DE, Virginia Tech
No. 14 Bryn Renner, QB, North Carolina
No. 15 Conner Vernon, WR, Duke
No. 16 Giovani Bernard, RB, UNC
No. 17 Dalton Freeman, C, Clemson
No. 18 Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson
No. 19 Lamarcus Joyner, S, Florida State
No. 20 Michael Campanaro, WR, Wake Forest
No. 21 Jeremiah Attaochu, LB, Georgia Tech
No. 22 Omoregie Uzzi, OG, Georgia Tech
No. 23 Bruce Taylor, LB, Virginia Tech
No. 25 Nikita Whitlock, NG, Wake Forest