7. Patrick Jones II, DE, Pittsburgh
Jones was impressive in his first year as a starter a year ago, making the Panthers one of the best defensive fronts in the ACC. He started all 13 games in 2019 and had 43 tackles, 12 tackles for loss (tied for the team lead), 8.5 sacks (second on the team), 4 forced fumbles and 18 quarterback hurries. He's an All-American candidate headed into the season.
14. Paris Ford, S, Pittsburgh
Ford has to be the hardest hitter in the ACC, and it's not a close contest, either. The redshirt junior is expected to have his best season yet after leading Pitt in tackles (97) and interceptions (three) in 2019, while ranking second in pass breakups (11) and forced fumbles (three).
Jones was impressive in his first year as a starter a year ago, making the Panthers one of the best defensive fronts in the ACC. He started all 13 games in 2019 and had 43 tackles, 12 tackles for loss (tied for the team lead), 8.5 sacks (second on the team), 4 forced fumbles and 18 quarterback hurries. He's an All-American candidate headed into the season.
14. Paris Ford, S, Pittsburgh
Ford has to be the hardest hitter in the ACC, and it's not a close contest, either. The redshirt junior is expected to have his best season yet after leading Pitt in tackles (97) and interceptions (three) in 2019, while ranking second in pass breakups (11) and forced fumbles (three).
