South Carolina career sack leader Eric Norwood is a quarterfinalist for the Lott Trophy given to college football’s defensive impact player of the year.

South Carolina LB Eric Norwood speaks at SEC Media Days on Day 3.

University of South Carolina junior linebacker Eric Norwood has decided to return to the Gamecock football program for his senior season, he announced today.

According to an article posted on ESPN.com, Eric Norwood has changed his mind about declaring for the NFL draft and will return to the University of South Carolina.