USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans DL Leonard Williams
The article highlights former USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams as part of the countdown to the Trojans' 2026 football season. Williams, a recent Super Bowl champion, had a standout college career and was selected sixth overall in the 2015 NFL draft. He has played for multiple NFL teams and recently welcomed his first child with his wife, Hailey Louise Williams.
- ▪USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 against San Jose State.
- ▪Leonard Williams was a dominant force at USC, recording 218 tackles and 21 sacks during his college career.
- ▪Williams was selected sixth overall in the 2015 NFL draft and has played for the Jets, Giants, and Seahawks.
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