CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): Virginia safety Jonas Sanker has been named to the 2024 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Preseason Football Team.  

Earlier this week, Sanker was also named a preseason watch list selection for both the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Jim Thorpe Award. Sanker was named a First Team All-ACC selection by both the conference office and the Associated Press.  

The Charlottesville native led the Cavaliers in total tackles, pass breakups and forced fumbles last season.  The 2024 Preseason All-ACC Football Team was determined following a vote of 170 media members who were credentialed for last week’s ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C. The ACC and the Charlotte Sports Foundation have an agreement in place to keep the championship game in Charlotte through the 2030 season.