No. 15. Lamarcus Joyner, DB, Florida State
2012 stats: He finished the season with 51 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception and six passes defended. He also had 18 kick returns for 424 yards.
Previous ranking: No. 19
Making the case for Joyner: Joyner’s decision to return for his senior season instead of leaving early for the NFL draft was a huge boost to the Noles’ defense. His combination of experience and talent will be invaluable. Joyner, a first-team All-ACC selection, started all 14 games at strong safety in 2012 and enters 2013 with a streak of 27 consecutive starts. He has played in every game since he arrived at Florida State as a freshman in 2010.
No. 16 Kevin Reddick, LB, North Carolina
No. 17 Stefon Diggs, WR, Maryland
No. 18 Ross Cockrell, CB, Duke
No. 19 Dustin Hopkins, K, Florida State
No. 20 Bryn Renner, QB, North Carolina
No. 21 Alex Amidon, WR, Boston College
No. 22 Antone Exum, CB, Virginia Tech
No. 23 Omoregie Uzzi, OG, Georgia Tech
No. 24 Michael Campanaro, WR, Wake Forest
No. 25 Mike Glennon, QB, NC State
