Williams undecided about USC future

Williams undecided about USC future

Published Nov. 29, 2014 10:00 p.m. ET

It was Senior Day at the Coliseum and the USC football team made the seniors last game in the Coliseum a memorable one with a 49-14 win over Notre Dame.

It was a memorable one for junior defensive lineman Leonard Williams as well. It was the first time in his career he was a part of a win against one of USC's rivals after losing for the third time to UCLA last week and improving to 1-2 in his career against Notre Dame this week.

It was also memorable because it could be his last game in the Coliseum as well. 

Williams is projected to be a top-five pick if he elects to forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.

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As the seniors were going through their lasts, there was a part of Williams thinking he could potentially be going through his lasts in a Trojan uniform as well.

"It could possibly be," Williams said. "I've thought about it. I felt it when I was out there on the field but at the end of the day there's a lot of things that tie into my decision."

The junior is still undecided about entering the NFL Draft after this season. He says he will talk to USC coaches and his family next week and hopes to have a decision by the end of USC's bowl game.

There are factors that could lead to Williams returning in 2015, like beating UCLA. It's something he's never experienced. He also mentioned another year will allow him to mature more as a football player and a person in addition to all the bonds he's made with his teammates and USC staff.   

Williams is second on the team in tackles (71) and sacks (6). He's tied for the team lead in forced fumbles (3). 

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