Inside the ACC: Football players of the week announced

Release from the ACC:

Three members of Virginia Tech’s defensive unit received Atlantic Coast Conference weekly football honors following their performances in Saturday night’s win at No. 8 Ohio State, which capped an 11-0 weekend for league teams versus nonconference opponents.

Junior Deon Clarke, who was tabbed as the Walter Camp Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week following the Hokies’ 35-21 victory, has been named the ACC Linebacker of the Week. Clarke was joined by Virginia Tech redshirt junior Dadi Nicolas, who was named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week following his solid effort at defensive end.  And Hokies senior rover Kyshoen Jarrett was recognized as the ACC Co-Defensive Back of the Week.

Clarke is one of two national honorees recognized by the conference this week. North Carolina sophomore cornerback Brian Walker, who was named the Athlon Sports National Defensive Player of the Week following the Tar Heels’ 31-27 win over San Diego State, received Co-ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors.

Pitt joined Virginia Tech with three ACC Player of the Week selections. Sophomore James Conner repeated as ACC Offensive Back of the Week and was joined by teammates T.J. Clemmings (ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week) and Chris Blewitt (ACC Specialist of the Week) following the Panthers’ road win at Boston College in their league opener. Other Week 2 honorees include Clemson’s Artavis Scott (ACC Receiver of the Week) and Louisville freshman running back L.J. Scott (ACCRookie of the Week).