1972 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team

The 1972 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 1972 NCAA University Division football season. Selectors in 1972 included the United Press International (UPI).

Ends

 * Dave Sullivan, Virginia (UPI)
 * Pat Kenney, NC State (UPI)

Offensive tackles

 * Rick Druschel, NC State (UPI)
 * Jerry Sain, North Carolina (UPI)

Offensive guards

 * Ron Rusnak, North Carolina (UPI)
 * Bill Yoest, NC State (UPI)

Centers

 * Dale Grimes, Duke (UPI)

Quarterbacks

 * Bruce Shaw, NC State (UPI)

Backs

 * Steve Jones, Duke (UPI)
 * Stan Fritts, NC State (UPI)
 * Willie Burden, NC State (UPI)

Defensive ends

 * Gene Brown, North Carolina (UPI)
 * Melvin Parker, Duke (UPI)

Defensive tackles

 * Ed Newman, Duke (UPI)
 * Eric Hyman, North Carolina (UPI)

Linebackers

 * Mike Mansfield, North Carolina (UPI)
 * Paul Vellano, Maryland (UPI)
 * Jimmy DeRatt, North Carolina (UPI)
 * Nick Arcaro, Wake Forest (UPI)

Defensive backs

 * Bill Hanenberg, Duke (UPI)
 * Lou Angelo, North Carolina (UPI)
 * Mike Stultz, NC State (UPI)
 * Bob Smith, Maryland (UPI)

Kickers

 * Chuck Ramsey, Wake Forest (UPI)

Key
UPI = United Press International