Trent Hendrick enters transfer portal; could join UCLA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick is reportedly entering the NCAA transfer portal. Hendrick, who was recently named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year, recorded 106 tackles and three sacks last season. After stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns, there is speculation he may follow his former head coach to UCLA. The Bruins have already added linebackers Sammy Omosigho and Anthony Sacca this offseason. A reunion with Hendrick could enhance UCLA's defense in the upcoming season.
- •Trent Hendrick was named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year.
- •He recorded 106 tackles and three sacks last season.
- •Hendrick has previous NFL experience with the Chiefs and Browns.
- •UCLA has added linebackers Sammy Omosigho and Anthony Sacca.
- •Hendrick could reunite with former coach Bob Chesney at UCLA.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Could UCLA add the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year?
"Former James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick be headed to UCLA? Hendrick played with the Browns and Chiefs this summer before entering the portal.
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