Published Aug 15, 2021
ACC Week: Top NFL Draft prospects
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Mike Farrell  •  Rivals.com
Rivals National Columnist

It’s ACC preview week. Here are the top 2022 NFL Draft prospects for the conference led by a first-round quarterback.

1. QB Sam Howell, North Carolina

It’s a battle between Howell and Spencer Rattler for QB1 in the county next season, so Howell should easily be a first-rounder.

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2. Justyn Ross, Clemson

NFL teams will watch carefully now that he's medically cleared but Ross is back near the top of many boards.

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3. Ikem Ekwonu, NC State

Not many know about him nationally, but Ekwonu is so efficient and physical. He doesn’t make mistakes.

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4. WR Zay Flowers, Boston College

Flowers is arguably the most dominant receiver left in the ACC this season. He and Ross will battle that out.

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5. DT Tyler Davis, Clemson

Davis is a monster in the middle and also a gap-shooter, which the NFL loves.

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6. DB Bubba Bolden, Miami

Bolden is a hitter but also rangy and should have a massive impact on the Miami secondary.

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7. OL Zion Johnson, Boston College

Johnson is a prototype offensive tackle with great feet and athleticism.

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8. CB Andrew Booth, Clemson

Booth has had his ups and downs but his physical skills and ability to close have him on the NFL radar.

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9. RB Ty Chandler, North Carolina

No one believes me on this one, but just watch. Chandler will impress in a big way this season.

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10. OL Alec Lindstrom, Boston College

Lindstrom could be the best center in the country that no one knows about.