2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Leaders Passes Defended - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Int. | Passes Broken Up | Passes Defended | Passes Defended/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson | 13 | 16 | 53 | 69 | 5.31 |
| 2 | Virginia Tech | 11 | 13 | 47 | 60 | 5.45 |
| 3 | NC State | 9 | 6 | 41 | 47 | 5.22 |
| 4 | North Carolina | 11 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 3.55 |
| 5 | Miami (FL) | 9 | 4 | 38 | 42 | 4.67 |
| 6 | Florida State | 11 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 4.55 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | 11 | 7 | 34 | 41 | 3.73 |
| 8 | Louisville | 10 | 14 | 33 | 47 | 4.70 |
| 9 | Wake Forest | 9 | 10 | 32 | 42 | 4.67 |
| 9 | Boston College | 9 | 8 | 32 | 40 | 4.44 |
| 9 | Virginia | 9 | 7 | 32 | 39 | 4.33 |
| 12 | Georgia Tech | 11 | 11 | 30 | 41 | 3.73 |
| 13 | Duke | 9 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 3.11 |
| 14 | Syracuse | 8 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 3.38 |