1972 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team
The 1972 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various selectors for their All-Atlantic Coast Conference teams for the 1972 college football season. Selectors in 1972 included the United Press International.All-Atlantic Coast Conference selections
Offensive selections
Ends
- Dave Sullivan, Virginia
- Pat Kenney, NC State
Offensive tackles
- Rick Druschel, NC State
- Jerry Sain, North Carolina
Offensive guards
- Ron Rusnak, North Carolina
- Bill Yoest, NC State
Centers
- Dale Grimes, Duke
Quarterbacks
- Bruce Shaw, NC State
Backs
- Steve Jones, Duke
- Stan Fritts, NC State
- Willie Burden, NC State
Defensive selections
Defensive ends
- Gene Brown, North Carolina
- Melvin Parker, Duke
Defensive tackles
- Ed Newman, Duke
- Eric Hyman, North Carolina
Linebackers
- Mike Mansfield, North Carolina
- Paul Vellano, Maryland
- Jimmy DeRatt, North Carolina
- Nick Arcaro, Wake Forest
Defensive backs
- Bill Hanenberg, Duke
- Lou Angelo, North Carolina
- Mike Stultz, NC State
- Bob Smith, Maryland
Special teams
Kickers
UPI = United Press International