The 2006 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team consists of

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players chosen by various selectors for their All-

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("ACC") teams for the 2006 college football season. Selectors in 2006 included the

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Offensive selections

Wide receivers

* Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech (AP-1) *

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, Clemson (AP-1) * Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland (AP-2) * Greg Carr, Florida St. (AP-2)

Tackles

* Steve Vallos, Wake Forest (AP-1) * Barry Richardson, Clemson (AP-1) * Duane Brown, Virginia Tech (AP-2) * James Marten, Boston College (AP-2)

Guards

* Josh Beekman, Boston College (AP-1) * Nate Bennett, Clemson (AP-1) * Leroy Harris, NC State (AP-2) * Andrew Crummey, Maryland (AP-2)

Centers

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, Wake Forest (AP-1) * Dustin Fry, Clemson (AP-2)

Tight ends

* Greg Olsen, Miami (AP-1) * Anthony Hill, NC State (AP-2)

Quarterbacks

* Matt Ryan, Boston College (AP-1) *

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, Wake Forest (AP-2)

Running backs

* James Davis, Clemson (AP-1) * Branden Ore, Virginia Tech (AP-1) *

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, Georgia Tech (AP-2) * C. J. Spiller, Clemson (AP-2)

Defensive selections

Defensive ends

* Gaines Adams, Clemson (AP-1) * Calais Campbell, Miami (AP-1) *

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, Virginia (AP-2) * Adamm Oliver, Georgia Tech (AP-2)

Defensive tackles

* Joe Anoai, Georgia Tech (AP-1) * Tank Tyler, NC State (AP-1) *

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, Miami (AP-2) * Andre Fluellen, Florida St. (AP-2) * B. J. Raji, Boston College (AP-2)

Linebackers

* Vince Hall, Virginia Tech (AP-1) * Buster Davis, Florida St. (AP-1) *

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, Wake Forest (AP-1) * Philip Wheeler, Georgia Tech (AP-2) *

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, Maryland (AP-2) * Xavier Adibi, Virginia Tech (AP-2)

Cornerbacks

* John Talley, Duke (AP-1) *

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, Virginia Tech (AP-1) * Marcus Hamilton, Virginia (AP-2) *

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, Boston College (AP-2)

Safeties

* Josh Gattis, Wake Forest (AP-1) * Jamal Lewis, Georgia Tech (AP-2) * Kenny Phillips, Miami (AP-2) * Brandon Meriweather, Miami (AP-2)

Special teams

Placekickers

* Sam Swank, Wake Forest (AP-1) * Brandon Pace, Virginia Tech (AP-2)

Punters

* Durant Brooks, Georgia Tech (AP-1) * Adam Podlesh, Maryland (AP-2)

Return specialist

* Darrell Blackman, NC State (AP-1) * Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech (AP-2)

References

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