University of Alabama nose tackle Quinnen Williams was named one of five finalists for the 2018 Bronko Nagurski Trophy on Wednesday afternoon.

The others up for the award are Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen, Michigan linebacker Devin Bush, LSU safety Grant Delpit and Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins .

Williams leads Alabama with 14.0 tackles for loss for minus-58 yards and is tied for 11th in the SEC with 5.0 sacks and a 0.5 sacks per game average.

He had a career game at then-No. 3 LSU, with 10 tackles, and 2.5 sacks and 3.5 tackles for loss. Alabama has had at least 10 tackles for loss in five of 10 games and in three straight. The Crimson Tide's 36 team sacks and 3.60 sacks per game are both tied for No. 3 nationally. Has been named a defensive player of the week by the Alabama coaching staff eight times in 10 games.

The Bronko Naguski Award is presented annually to the nation's top defensive player by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.

Defensive end Jonathan Allen was the first Crimson Tide player to win the award in 2016.

Click here for the full rundown of awards Alabama players are up for.​