Pitt running back James Conner was honored as ACC Player of the Year on Wednesday, while Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley won Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Conner, also awarded ACC Offensive Player of the Year, edged Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston for overall honors in a vote among 55 members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. The sophomore back ranks No. 4 in the nation with 1,675 yards rushing. His 24 rushing touchdowns set an ACC single-season record and a Pitt school record, breaking the old mark of 22 set by Tony Dorsett in 1976.

"We are tremendously proud of James and all that he achieved this season," Pitt head coach Paul Chryst said in a statement. "In addition to his production on the field, James has been an excellent teammate and leader. I know our entire program takes pride in James receiving this prestigious honor.”

Beasley edged Louisville safety Gerod Holliman for defensive honors. The senior end leads the ACC in sacks (11) and tackles for loss (18.5), remaining a dominating force despite facing double- and triple-teams this season. He holds the Clemson school record and leads all active FBS players with 32 career sacks, and is a finalist for the Bednarik Award and Lombardi Trophy.

“He came back for his senior year to graduate, and to have a great season and improve as an all-around player,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement. "He has done that -- he is a complete player. He is a big reason we currently rank No. 1 in the nation in total defense and many other areas. He is the best defensive player in the ACC, and I really feel he is the best defensive player in the nation."

ACC Player of the Year (votes in parentheses)

1. James Conner, RB, Pitt (16)

2. Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State (13)

3. Vic Beasley, DE, Clemson (8)

4. Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville (6)

5. Duke Johnson, RB, Miami (5)

t6. Rashad Greene, WR, Florida State (2)

t6. Justin Thomas, QB, Georgia Tech (2)

t6. Marquise Williams, QB, North Carolina (2)

9. Quayshawn Nealy, LB, Georgia Tech (1)

ACC Offensive Player of the Year

1. Conner (23)

2. Winston (16)

3. Johnson (7)

4. Greene (4)

5. Thomas (3)

6. Williams (2)

ACC Defensive Player of the Year

1. Beasley (24)

2. Holliman (20)

3. Denzel Perryman, LB, Miami (7)

t4. David Helton, LB, Duke (2)

t4. Nealy (2)