Miami Hurricanes Players Stand Among ACC Leaders In Several Stat Categories
Despite a disappointing 7-6 season, several Miami Hurricanes players stood out among their ACC peers in 2023.
The X account CFB Home revealed top five lists for the ACC in offensive, defensive, and special teams stats.
Despite missing two games with a concussion, safety Kam Kinchens was a co-leader with five interceptions. The two-time All American is headed to the NFL.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Interceptions)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
T1. Kamren Kinchens, Miami (FL) (5)
T1. Elijah Jones, Boston College (5)
T3. Marlin Devonshire, Pitt (4)
T3. Jaylon King, Georgia Tech (4)
T3. Devin Neal, Louisville (4) pic.twitter.com/Dyhe8JFIp1
Linebacker Kiko Mauigoa led the conference with 18 tackles for loss. Kiko is returning to Miami in 2024.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Tackles for Loss)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Francisco Mauigoa, Miami (FL) (18.0)
2. Payton Wilson, NC State (17.5)
3. Jasheen Davis, Wake Forest (17.0)
T4. Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson (15.0)
T4. Kaimon Rucker, North Carolina (15.0) pic.twitter.com/t668bvWxGj
True freshman standout defensive lineman Rueben Bain had a massive impact on opposing quarterbacks. He finished tied for 5th in the conference with his 7.5 sacks.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Sacks)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Ashton Gillotte, Louisville (11.0)
2. Antwuan Powell, Virginia Tech (9.5)
3. Jared Verse, Florida State (9.0)
4. Kaimon Rucker, North Carolina (8.5)
T5. 3 players tied at 7.5 (R. Bain Jr., F. Mauigoa, J. Davis) pic.twitter.com/mJbU1eXsKi
Xavier Restrepo finished second in the ACC in both receiving yards (1,092) and total receptions (85.) Restrepo is also staying in Miami for the upcoming season. Jacolby George, also returning to Miami, was right behind Restrepo in receiving yards with 864.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Receiving Yards)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Malik Washington, Virginia (1426)
2. Xavier Restrepo, Miami (FL) (1092)
3. Jacolby George, Miami (FL) (864)
4. Jamari Thrash, Louisville (858)
5. Kevin Concepcion, NC State (839) pic.twitter.com/nBleQNf8IB
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Receptions)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Malik Washington, Virginia (110)
2. Xavier Restrepo, Miami (FL) (85)
3. Kevin Concepcion, NC State (71)
4. Jamari Thrash, Louisville (63)
5. Jordan Moore, Duke (62) pic.twitter.com/xobIp8q7FB
George tied for fourth in the conference in reception touchdowns with 8.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Receiving TDs)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Keon Coleman, Florida State (11)
2. Kevin Concepcion, NC State (10)
3. Malik Washington, Virginia (9)
T4. Da'Quan Felton, Virginia Tech (8)
T4. Jacolby George, Miami (FL) (8)
T4. Jordan Moore, Duke (8) pic.twitter.com/gEOWrsSMTk
Former starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke finished best in the conference in completion percentage at 65.8 percent. Van Dyke has transferred to Wisconsin for his final season.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Completion %)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Tyler Van Dyke, Miami (FL) (65.8%)
2. Jack Plummer, Louisville (64.8%)
3. Jordan Travis, Florida State (63.9%)
4. Cade Klubnik, Clemson (63.9%)
5. Drake Maye, North Carolina (63.3%) pic.twitter.com/ENtkNEL1Ls
Brashard Smith led the ACC in kick return yards with 579. He has since transferred to SMU.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Kick Return Yards)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Brashard Smith, Miami (FL) (579)
2. Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech (550)
3. Christian Leary, Georgia Tech (463)
4. Julian Gray, NC State (442)
5. Kenny Johnson, Pitt (347) pic.twitter.com/h2dsASVd4l
First year punter Dylan Joyce had an excellent season. He ranked fourth in the ACC with 43.8 yards per punt.
Final ACC Stat Leaderboard (Yards per Punt)
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) January 18, 2024
1. Porter Wilson, Duke (46.6)
2. Alex Mastromanno, Florida State (45.5)
3. Jack Stonehouse, Syracuse (44.6)
4. Dylan Joyce, Miami (FL) (43.8)
5. Aidan Swanson, Clemson (43.7) pic.twitter.com/JqJQHfNlSe
AllHurricanes.com is your home for all things Miami Hurricanes football, recruiting, basketball, and other athletics, all the time. Follow along on social media at @AllHurricanes on Twitter and All Hurricanes on Facebook for round-the-clock news and analysis.
