ACC announces Football Players of the Week

Release from ACC:

Four student-athletes from Florida State head up the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week following their performances in last Thursday night’s 42-31 win at Louisville.

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was named the ACC Co-Offensive Back of the Week, along with Pitt running back James Conner. The Seminoles’ Cameron Erving was tabbed as the ACC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week, along with Pitt’s T.J. Clemmings.

Reggie Northrup (ACC Linebacker of the Week) and freshman running back Dalvin Cook (ACC Rookie of the Week) round out the list of Florida State honorees.

Duke joined Pitt in having two players recognized following the Blue Devils’ 51-48 double-overtime win over the Panthers at Heinz Field. Jamison Crowder was named the ACC Receiver of the Week, while kick returner DeVon Edwards earned ACC Specialist of the Week honors.

Boston College’s Manuel Asprilla was named the ACC Defensive Back of the Week for his efforts in the Eagles’ 33-31 road win at Virginia Tech, while Georgia Tech’s KeShun Freeman earned ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week following the Yellow Jackets’ 35-10 victory over visiting Virginia.

Pitt’s Conner and Clemmings were each recognized for the third time this season. The honor is the second of the year for Florida State’s Northrup.