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USC’s Su’a Cravens, Adoree’ Jackson on Bednarik Award watchlist

USC linebacker Su'a Cravens gestures during a win over Oregon State at the Coliseum on Sept. 27.

USC linebacker Su’a Cravens gestures during a win over Oregon State at the Coliseum on Sept. 27.

(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
By Gary Klein
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USC linebacker Su’a Cravens and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson were named to the watchlist for the Bednarik Award, presented annually to college football’s defensive player of the year.

Cravens, a junior, was a freshman All-American safety in 2013 and was an All-Pac-12 Conference linebacker last season.

Jackson was a Freshman All-American last season. He also returns kicks and plays receiver.

Cravens and Jackson are key players for a defense that must make up for the losses of All-American lineman Leonard Williams and linebacker Hayes Pullard, a four-year starter.

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Gary Klein

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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