Gophers sophomore Maxx Williams was named one of three finalists for the Mackey Award, given annually to the nation's top tight end.
Williams leads the Gophers in receptions (28), receiving yards (418) and receiving touchdowns (seven).
The other two finalists are Miami senior Clive Walford and Florida State senior Nick O'Leary. The winner will be announced Dec. 10.
Former Gophers tight end Matt Spaeth, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, won the Mackey Award in 2006.
