Beasley First-Team AP All-American

CLEMSON, S.C. — Defensive end Vic Beasley was named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press on Tuesday. This is the second of the five major All-America teams to be released. Earlier, Beasley was a first-team selection by the Walter Camp Foundation. Beasley, a second-team AP All-American last season, is the first Clemson player to be named first-team All-American by the Associated Press since 2011 when Dwayne Allen (TE) and Sammy Watkins (all-purpose) were both honored. Beasley is the Tigers’ first defensive player to make the AP first team since Da’Quan Bowers in 2010.   Beasley leads the ACC in sacks with 11 and in tackles for loss with 18.5. He will leave Clemson as its all-time sack leader and has 32 entering the Russell Athletic Bowl, tied for fifth in ACC history in that category.   The native of Adairsville, Ga., was a finalist for the Lombardi Award, the Bednarik Award and the Hendricks Award, and was chosen ACC Defensive Player of the Year by the media and head coaches. Beasley is a big reason Clemson is ranked No. 1 in the nation in total defense, yards per play allowed and tackles for loss. He and the Tigers will face Oklahoma in the Russell Athletic Bowl on Dec. 29 in Orlando, Fla.