ACC Football: Ranking the top five playmakers for 2015 season

Nov 15, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels safety Sam Smiley (3) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Playmakers run deep on both sides of the ball in the ACC, but who will be the best playmaker in the entire conference this season?

The ACC had nine players taken in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft and 47 players taken in last spring’s draft as the conference flexed their muscle as the home to the best talent in college football. Florida State had 11, including No. 1 pick Jameis Winston but despite his absence, there are plenty of stars and playmakers who can change the course of a game in one play.

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Normally, when you think of the word “playmaker” you are thinking of a wide receiver and it’s no wonder why Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin has that as his nickname, but for this list, players from every position will e under consideration.

It’s entirely possible to see more than one of these players on this list up for consideration for the Heisman Trophy in December, but before they can win the Heisman they have to prove they can be the best in the conference.

Without further ado, tt’s time to break those players down and after you read through the list, please offer up your reaction in the comments section at the bottom of the article.

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