1979 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team

The 1979 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team consists of American football players chosen by various selectors for their All-Atlantic Coast Conference ("ACC") teams for the 1979 college football season. Selectors in 1979 included the Associated Press (AP).

Offensive selections

Split Ends Wayne Baumgardner, Wake Forest (AP)

Tackles Steve Junkmann, North Carolina (AP) Larry Stewart, Maryland (AP)

Guards Jeff Bostic, Clemson (AP) Chris Dieterich, NC State (AP)

Centers Jim Ritcher, NC State (AP)

Tight ends Mike Chatham, North Carolina (AP)

Quarterbacks Jay Venuto, Wake Forest (AP)

Running backs James McDougald, Wake Forest (AP) Charles Wysocki, Maryland (AP) Tommy Vigorito, Virginia (AP)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen Jim Stuckey, Clemson (AP) James "Quick" Parker, Wake Forest (AP) Steve Durham, Clemson (AP) Simon Gupton, NC State (AP) Steve Potter, Virginia (AP)

Linebackers Buddy Curry, North Carolina (AP) Bubba Brown, Clemson (AP)

Defensive backs Woodrow Wilson, NC State (AP) Ricky Barden, North Carolina (AP) Rex Varn, Clemson (AP) Tony Blount, Virginia (AP)

Special teams

Placekickers Dale Castro, Maryland (AP)

Punters David Sims, Clemson (AP)

Key AP = Associated Press

See also 1979 College Football All-America Team

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