The ACC's Best Wide Receivers of All-Time

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This is my third installment in focusing on the ACC's Best at every position.

This slide show will focus on the ACC's Wide Receivers of All-Time.

The ACC was founded in 1953, with 8 teams but since then it has expended to 13 teams.

The original teams were Clemson, Duke, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina State, South Carolina.

In 1971 South Carolina left for the SEC.

Since 1978 five teams have joined, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Miami, Boston College.

The ACC has a very rich tradition in many sports, epically football.

I found it very tough to pick out the top wide receivers, with a huge amount of talented present and past players to choose from.

10. Ricky Proehl, WF

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 11: Ricky Proehl #81 of the Carolina Panthers carries the ball during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium on September 11, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Saints won 23-20. (Photo by Craig J

While at Wake Forest Proehl collected 2,949 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns, both are school records.

9. Jerry Butler, Clemson

He was a 1978 All-American, along with being All-ACC. He will forever be remembered in Clemson fans hearts because of his famous catch to beat South Carolina during the 1977 season.

8. Aaron Kelly, Clemson

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 3: Aaron Kelly #80 of the Clemson Tigers points out the defense during the game with the Texas A&M Aggies at Clemson Memorial Stadium on September 3, 2005 in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson defeated Texas 25-24. (Photo by Streete

Kelly had a great career at Clemson with 232 catches, 2,733, and 20 touchdowns. While at Clemson he set many school records.

7. Jermaine Lewis, Maryland

24 Oct 1998: Wide receiver Jermaine Lewis #23 of the UCLA Bruins in action during the game against the California Golden Bears at the Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. The Bruins defeated the Golden Bears 28-16.

Lewis was a four year starter at Maryland and he set many ACC records, including a then record of most catches with 193

6. Calvin Johnson, GT

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 9: Wide receiver Calvin Johnson #82 of the Detroit Lions catches a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field on August 9, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Bengals 27-26. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

He was a two time all-american, who set many school records like receiving yards, touchdown records, and receptions(2,927, 28, 178).

5. Herman Moore, Virginia

13 Oct 1996: Herman Moore #84 of the Detroit Lions rests during the game against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport

He was part of the famous Moore to Moore connection. He set school records in receiving yards and touchdown catches, 2,504 yards and 27 touchdowns.

4. Clarkston Hines, Duke

Hines is Dukes career leader in many receiving records, including 3,318 yards and 38 touchdowns. He is the only ACC player to my knowlegde, to catch 1,000 yards in three receiving campaigns.

3. Jericho Cotchery, NCSU

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 28: Jerricho Cotchery #89 of The New York Jets runs after a catch against The Miami Dolphins chase during their game on December 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Cotchery was a two time All-ACC receiver, who broke many school records. He is one of only two receivers in ACC history to have at least 200 career receptions, 3,000 yards, and 20 touchdowns.

2. Torry Holt, NCSU

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 13: Torry Holt #81 of the St. Louis Rams makes a catch during the game with the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 13, 2005 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks won 31-16. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Torry Holt was a 1998 ACC Offensive player of the year. While at NC State he set many single season records, a then record of 88 catches, 1604 yards, and 16 receiving touchdowns.

1.Peter Warrick, FSU

SEATTLE - AUGUST 12: Peter Warrick #83 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball before the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on August 12, 2006 at Qwest Field in Seattle Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Peter Warrick was a two time all-american receiver, who racked up 937 career return yards. Warrick is the other only receiver to have at least 200 career catches, 3,000 yards, and 20 touchdown catches.

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