Chism displayed good maturity and leadership in the Terps' secondary last season. He finished his senior season with three INTs, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
Josh Bush's return to safety last season may have helped the former Demon Deacon increase his draft status after finishing second in the ACC with 6 INTs. Bush became the first Wake Forest player to earn All-American honors since former 1st-round draft pick Aaron Curry (Oakland Raiders) and 2nd-round draft pick Alphonso Smith (Detroit Lions) did so in 2008.
Jermaine Thomas (#38 pictured leaping) was known as Florida State's home run threat until a plague of injuries hindered his progress. The former Seminole finished 9th in school history with 19 rushing touchdowns.
Kris Burd silently had one of the best careers of any WR to wear the blue and orange at Virginia. Burd leaves the Cavaliers as the school's second all-time leading receiver in receptions and career 100-yard games.
Florida State CB Mike Harris (#1 seen tackling) was a big reason the Seminoles' pass defense finished 20th in the nation last season.
Regis' stats may not have improved as a senior, but he was much more consistent with his play strength at DT.
After settling in at the rover position last season for the Hokies, Eddie Whitley had one of the most productive seasons of his career. Whitley recorded 163 tackles the last two seasons.
After playing his high school football in Germany, Makus Kuhn came to NC State as a 21-year old freshman in 2007. He spent most of his career as a rotational player along the defensive line before stepping into a starting role as a senior. Kuhn went on to earn honorable mention All-ACC honors by recording a career-high 45 tackles, 4.5 sacks and 9.5 TFLs.
Sweezy's postseason has turned the heads of NFL scouts in recent months. He has good size and long arms which raises the question: could he be a five technique DE at the next level?
Mason Cloy spent most of the 2011season battling injuries after earning a starting position the two previous seasons. The two-time All-ACC academic performer has made starts at both guard and center throughout his career at Clemson.