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ACC Football: All-ACC NFL Special Teams & Coaches
TL;DR
The NFL Draft begins tonight, concluding the series on ACC special teams and coaches. Key players include kicker Harrison Butker and head coach Ben Johnson, who led the Bears to a division title in his first year.
Key points
- NFL Draft starts tonight
- Harrison Butker is the top kicker from ACC
- Ben Johnson led the Bears to an 11-6 record
- Arthur Smith and Brad Idzik are ACC offensive coordinators
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- All players had to be drafted from the one of the 17 ACC football schools (Notre Dame is ineligible).
- The player just has to be drafted from the school, not played at that school while in the ACC. If you want more detail on the rules or want to check out the offense, click here, for the defense click here. So without further ado, lets look at Special Teams and Coaching.
Special Teams
Kicker
**Starter: Harrison Butker (Kansas City Chiefs/Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)** Butker finished fifth in the NFL with 33 made field goals this past season. The former Yellow Jacket has been more reliable in previous seasons but did finish the season with a better field goal percentage than the year before with the . **Backup: ( Browns/Syracuse Orange)** In first NFL season, Szmyt finished in the top 10 in field goal percentage (minimum 20 attempts). The former Orange also was the leading scorer with 97 points.
Q&A
Who are the top ACC players in NFL special teams for 2025?
The top ACC players include kicker Harrison Butker, punter Bradley Pinion, and kick returner Malik Washington.
What notable achievements did Ben Johnson accomplish as head coach of the Chicago Bears?
Ben Johnson transformed the Bears from a 5-12 record to an 11-6 division-winning team in his first season.
Which ACC players are serving as offensive coordinators in the NFL?
Arthur Smith and Brad Idzik are the ACC alumni serving as offensive coordinators, both leading their teams to playoff appearances.
What is the significance of the ACC players in the NFL Draft?
The significance lies in showcasing the talent from ACC schools, as all players must be drafted from the 17 ACC football schools, excluding Notre Dame.