Watch: 2026 NFL Draft: ACC Fifth Round Recap

Six players from five schools were selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Versatile NC State tight end Justin Joly was the first player taken out of the ACC in the 5th round with the 152nd pick to the Denver Broncos. Demonte Capehart followed, going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 155th pick. Chandler Rivers was taken by the Baltimore Ravens with pick 162 before the Ravens also selected Clemson running back/wide receiver Adam Randall with the 174th pick.  In between, the New England Patriots made Karon Prunty the 171st pick of the draft. The Las Vegas Raiders made Hezekiah Masses the 175th pick right after.