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USC defensive end Leonard Williams a finalist for Hendricks award

Defensive end Leonard Williams during USC's 49-14 win over Notre Dame on Nov. 29 at the Coliseum.
(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
By Gary Klein
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USC’s Leonard Williams is one of six finalists for the Ted Hendricks award, presented annually to college football’s top defensive end.

Williams, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound junior, has 8 1/2 tackles for losses, including six sacks. He also has intercepted a pass and forced three fumbles.

Other finalists: Ohio State’s Joey Basa, Clemson’s Vic Beasley, Washington’s Hau’oli Kikaha, Utah’s Nate Orchard, Missouri’s Shane Ray.

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The winner will be announced Dec. 10.

Williams is regarded as a top pro prospect. He is expected to make himself available for the 2015 NFL draft.

USC finished the regular season with an 8-4 record. The Trojans will learn their bowl destination on Sunday.

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Gary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times. Before that, he covered USC’s football program and athletic department. He began working for The Times in the San Fernando Valley edition and has reported on high school, college and pro sports. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cal State Northridge.

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