Since 2008, the ACC has been adding an annual class of college football “Legends”, made up of one player from each ACC school’s storied history. This year, former NC State All-American Defensive End Mario Williams will be representing the Wolfpack.
Mario Williams, DE, NC State (2003-05) – The first and one of only two ACC players to be selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft • Taken No. 1 by the Houston Texans in 2006 • Named a first-team All-American by Sports Illustrated in 2005 and a second-team choice by Walter Camp after setting what were then NC State single-season records for tackles for loss (27.