GREENSBORO -- Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins is the Atlantic Coast Conference's offensive and overall rookie of the year and Virginia's Mike London is its coach of the year.

The league on Tuesday also named Wake Forest cornerback Merrill Noel as its defensive rookie of the year.

Watkins received 43 of a possible 45 votes cast by members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. He set league records for freshmen with 72 receptions, 1,073 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns, and provided the Tigers' productive offense with its top big-play threat.

London had 31 votes to win the top coaching award, with Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer receiving 12 votes and Clemson's Dabo Swinney receiving two. London led Virginia to the brink of an appearance in the ACC championship game.

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