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Tech puts 5 on all-ACC preseason team

The ACC announced it's preseason all-league team Wednesday that was voted on by media at this week's ACC Football Kickoff in Pinehurst, N.C.

Virginia Tech led with five players chosen: running back Branden Ore (second in votes received), offensive tackle Duane Brown, linebackers Xavier Adibi and Vince Hall and cornerback Brandon Flowers.

Virginia players chosen are tight end Tom Santi and defensive end Chris Long.

Boston College senior quarterback Matt Ryan is the preseason player of the year.

2007 Preseason All-ACC Football Team

Offense
QB – Matt Ryan, Sr., Boston College
RB – Branden Ore, Jr., Virginia Tech
RB – Tashard Choice, Sr., Georgia Tech
WR – Greg Carr, Jr., Florida State
WR- Darrius Heyward-Bey,So., Maryland
TE – Tom Santi, Sr., Virginia
T – Duane Brown, Sr., Virginia Tech
T – Barry Richardson, Sr., Clemson
G – Andrew Crummey, Sr., Maryland
G – Derrick Morse, Sr., Miami
C – Steve Justice, Sr., Wake Forest

Defense
DE – Calais Campbell, Jr., Miami
DE -- Chris Long, Sr., Virginia
DT – Andre Fluellen, Sr., Florida State
DT – DeMario Pressley, Sr., NC State
LB – Xavier Adibi, Sr., Virginia Tech
LB – Vince Hall, Sr., Virginia Tech
LB – Phillip Wheeler, Sr., Georgia Tech
CB – Brandon Flowers, Jr., Virginia Tech
CB -- DeJuan Tribble, Sr., Boston College
S – Kenny Phillips, Jr., Miami
S – Myron Rolle, So., Florida State

Specialists
PK – Sam Swank, Jr., Wake Forest
P – Sam Swank, Jr., Wake Forest
RET – Darrell Blackman, Sr., NC State

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