The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has announced the complete lineup of coaches and student-athletes who will attend the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff. Scheduled for July 22-24, 2025, the event will take place at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina. All 17 member schools will participate, with head coaches and a total of 68 student-athletes set to represent their teams.
This year’s representation includes a diverse group of players, featuring 14 quarterbacks, 10 offensive linemen, 11 defensive linemen, 11 defensive backs, and 12 linebackers. A significant number of these athletes are upperclassmen, highlighting their experience as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Schedule and Highlights of the Kickoff Event
The kickoff event will begin with presentations from five schools on July 22, including California, Miami, SMU, Stanford, and Virginia. These presentations will showcase their head coaches alongside notable student-athletes.
On July 23, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Pitt, Syracuse, and Wake Forest will take the stage. The event will conclude on July 24 with Boston College, Clemson, Duke, North Carolina, NC State, and Virginia Tech presenting their teams.
This structured schedule allows fans, media, and stakeholders to engage with the teams and gain insights into each program’s plans for the upcoming football season.
Full List of Attendees
Below is the detailed list of coaches and student-athletes attending the 2025 ACC Football Kickoff:
**Tuesday, July 22:**
– **California**
– Head Coach: Justin Wilcox
– Devin Brown, R-Jr., QB, Gilbert, Ariz.
– Aidan Keanaaina, R-Sr., DL, Brighton, Colo.
– Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Fr., QB, Ewa Beach, Hawaii
– Cade Uluave, Jr., LB, South Jordan, Utah
– **Miami**
– Head Coach: Mario Cristobal
– Carson Beck, R-Sr., QB, Jacksonville, Fla.
– Wesley Bissainthe, Sr., LB, Miami, Fla.
– Francis Mauigoa, Jr., OL, Ili’ili, American Samoa
– Akheem Mesidor, R-Sr., DL, Ottawa, Ontario
– **SMU**
– Head Coach: Rhett Lashlee
– Kevin Jennings, R-Jr., QB, Oak Cliff, Texas
– Alexander Kilgore, Jr., LB, Katy, Texas
– Isaiah Nwokobia, R-Sr., S, Dallas, Texas
– Logan Parr, R-Sr., OL, Helotes, Texas
– **Stanford**
– Head Coach: Frank Reich
– Simione Pale, Jr., OL, Elk Grove, Calif.
– Sam Roush, Sr., TE, Nashville, Tenn.
– Tevarua Tafiti, Sr., OLB, Waipahu, Hawaii
– Collin Wright, Sr., CB, Missouri City, Texas
– **Virginia**
– Head Coach: Tony Elliott
– Jahmeer Carter, Gr., DT, Baltimore, Md.
– Noah Josey, Gr., OL, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
– Mitchell Melton, Gr., DE, Silver Spring, Md.
– Chandler Morris, Gr., QB, Highland Park, Texas
**Wednesday, July 23:**
– **Florida State**
– Head Coach: Mike Norvell
– Tommy Castellanos, Sr., QB, Waycross, Ga.
– Darrell Jackson Jr., R-Sr., DL, Havana, Fla.
– Richie Leonard IV, R-Sr., OL, Cocoa, Fla.
– Earl Little Jr., R-Jr., DB, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
– **Georgia Tech**
– Head Coach: Brent Key
– Kyle Efford, R-Jr., LB, Dacula, Ga.
– Haynes King, R-Sr., QB, Longview, Texas
– Malik Rutherford, R-Sr., WR, Miami, Fla.
– Keylan Rutledge, Sr., OL, Royston, Ga.
– **Louisville**
– Head Coach: Jeff Brohm
– Chris Bell, Sr., WR, Yazoo City, Miss.
– Miller Moss, R-Sr., QB, Los Angeles, Calif.
– T.J. Quinn, R-Sr., LB, Valdosta, Ga.
– Antonio Watts, R-Jr., LB, Columbus, Ga.
– **Pitt**
– Head Coach: Pat Narduzzi
– Lyndon Cooper, R-Sr., OL, Atlanta, Ga.
– Kyle Louis, R-Jr., LB, East Orange, N.J.
– Javon McIntyre, R-Sr., DB, Bear, Del.
– Desmond Reid, Sr., RB, Miami Gardens, Fla.
– **Syracuse**
– Head Coach: Fran Brown
– Duce Chestnut, R-Sr., DB, Camden, N.J.
– Rickie Collins, R-So., QB, Baton Rouge, La.
– Derek McDonald, R-Sr., LB, Atlanta, Ga.
– Dion Wilson Jr., R-Sr., DL, Parris, Calif.
– **Wake Forest**
– Head Coach: Jake Dickert
– Nick Andersen, Sr., DB, Clifton, Va.
– Demond Claiborne, Sr., RB, Aylett, Va.
– Devin Kylany, R-Sr., OL, Lake Stevens, Wash.
– Davaughn Patterson, R-So., DB, Jacksonville, Fla.
**Thursday, July 24:**
– **Boston College**
– Head Coach: Bill O’Brien
– Lewis Bond, R-Sr., WR, Chicago, Ill.
– Daveon Crouch, Sr., LB, Tampa, Fla.
– KP Price, Jr., DB, Baltimore, Md.
– Logan Taylor, R-Sr., OL, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
– **Clemson**
– Head Coach: Dabo Swinney
– Cade Klubnik, Sr., QB, Austin, Texas
– T.J. Parker, Jr., DE, Phenix City, Ala.
– Antonio Williams, R-Jr., WR, Irmo, S.C.
– Peter Woods, Jr., DL, Alabaster, Ala.
– **Duke**
– Head Coach: Manny Diaz
– Darian Mensah, R-So., QB, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
– Brian Parker II, R-Jr., OL, Cincinnati, Ohio
– Chandler Rivers, Sr., CB, Beaumont, Texas
– Wesley Williams, R-Jr., DE, Gainesville, Va.
– **North Carolina**
– Head Coach: Bill Belichick
– Thaddeus Dixon, R-Sr., DB, Los Angeles, Calif.
– Will Hardy, Sr., DB, Lawrenceville, Ga.
– Gio Lopez, R-So., QB, Madison, Ala.
– Jordan Shipp, So., WR, Charlotte, N.C.
– **NC State**
– Head Coach: Dave Doeren
– CJ Bailey, So., QB, Miami, Fla.
– Brandon Cleveland, Sr., DT, Tampa, Fla.
– Caden Fordham, Gr., LB, Ponte Vedra, Fla.
– Justin Joly, Sr., TE, Brewster, N.Y.
– **Virginia Tech**
– Head Coach: Brent Pry
– Kyron Drones, R-Sr., QB, Houston, Texas
– Donavon Greene, Gr., WR, Mount Airy, N.C.
– Kelvin Gilliam Jr., R-Sr., DL, Richmond, Va.
– Jaden Keller, R-Sr., LB, Bristol, Va.
As the countdown to the 2025 football season begins, the ACC Football Kickoff presents an exciting opportunity for fans and analysts to gain insights into the strategies, expectations, and aspirations of each program.
