NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks won the Lott IMPACT Trophy for the college defensive player who had the biggest influence on his team.
The other finalists were Landon Collins of Alabama, David Helton of Duke and Hau'oli Kikaha of Washington.
Kendricks, the second straight Bruin to win the annual award now in its 11th year, set a school record with 471 career tackles, including 139 this season. Previously, he won the Butkus Award. His teammate Anthony Barr won the Lott award last year.
At Sunday night's banquet at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, an honorary Lott IMPACT Trophy was presented to former Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, who was injured in the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.
The award is named for Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott and goes to a player with strong academic work, community involvement and team leadership.
UCLA will receive $25,000 for its general scholarship fund.