ACC Football: Each team's impact player if EA NCAA Football still existed

ACC Football: Each team’s impact player if EA NCAA Football was still around

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 10: Lamar Jackson of the Louisville Cardinals poses for a photo after being named the 82nd Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner during the 2016 Heisman Trophy Presentation at the Marriott Marquis on December 10, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 31: Deon Cain #8 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

Clemson Tigers

2006 impact player: Charlie Whitehurst, QB #6, 93 overall
Today: WR Deon Cain, DT Christian Wilkins

Charlie Whitehurst, aka No Touchdowns Jesus, was plagued with interceptions in college and wasn’t worth the 93 rating. Charlie then grew his hair out, and a beard, and looked like a homeless dude in Seattle that “is in a band” but can’t catch a break.

Clemson lost a lot of firepower but returns Deon Cain, one of the nations most explosive receivers. Cain is on every All-ACC preseason list and for good reason; in 2016 he averaged 19.1 yards per catch and scored nine touchdowns. The new Clemson quarterback, whoever Dabo finally tabs, will have a deep threat ready for him.

Christian Wilkins had an outstanding sophomore season. In 2016 he logged 48 tackles, 13 TFL, and 3.5 sacks at 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds. Wilkins is a pre-season All-ACC player and should be an early NFL pick if he comes out early.

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