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Florida State's O'Leary gets Mackey Award, edging Maxx Williams

Gophers sophomore Maxx Williams was one of three finalists for the Mackey Award, which was given to Florida State's Nick O'Leary. Williams is a sophomore, and the other finalists were seniors.

December 10, 2014 at 10:27PM
Minnesota's tight end Maxx Williams (88) looked back to the end zone after his touchdown in the second quarter as the Gophers took on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.
Minnesota's tight end Maxx Williams (88) looked back to the end zone after his touchdown in the second quarter as the Gophers took on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at TCF Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Florida State senior Nick O'Leary on Wednesday was named this year's winner of the Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end.

Gophers sophomore Maxx Williams was one of three finalists for the award, along with Miami senior Clive Walford.

Williams, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, leads the Gophers in receptions (29), receiving yards (471) and receiving touchdowns (seven). O'Leary has 47 receptions for 614 yards and six touchdowns.

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