Randy Starks is no ordinary junior. A 19-year-old, 6-foot-4, 312-pound defensive tackle is pretty difficult to locate, at least figuratively.

Starks was picked by ESPN as the preseason ACC defensive player of the year. Last season, Starks collected 93 tackles, 12 and one-half for a loss and six and one-half sacks. His ability to break up the middle of the offensive line could be the key to whether Michael Turner burns or flops against Maryland.

Expect to see him up against the left side of the line where two freshmen, Doug Free and Matt Rogers, are expected to start.

“I don’t really focus on who plays where,” Starks said. “I’m sure they’ll be good players because they are starters on a very good football team.”