Syracuse didn’t land any players on the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, but center Macky MacPherson earned second-team honors and safety Durell Eskridge, running back Jerome Smith and defensive tackle Jay Bromley each earned spots on the third team.

Offensive tackle Sean Hickey and linebacker Marquis Spruill were named honorable mentions, which went to any player who received at least 20 votes.

MacPherson was placed on the Rimington Trophy Watch List during the preseason — the award is given to the best center in the nation — but this marks the first time that the senior was named to an all-conference team.

Eskridge, a sophomore, led the Orange with 78 tackles and four interceptions this season. He was named the conference’s defensive back of the week twice and caught his first career pass during SU’s 34-31 win against Boston College on Saturday.

Smith failed to crack 1,000 yards this season, but the junior earned third-team honors anyway with 11 touchdowns.

Bromley, a senior who is also a candidate for ACC defensive player of the year, led Syracuse with nine sacks this year.

Hickey, a junior and potential first-round draft choice, was given honorable mention just two days after playing the entire first half against the Eagles on an injured ankle. Spruill, a senior, ranked second on the Orange with 62 tackles this season.