Trent Hendrick transfers to UCLA after court ruling on eligibility
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Linebacker Trent Hendrick has transferred to UCLA from James Madison, as confirmed on August 23, 2026. A Louisiana court recently granted him a temporary restraining order, allowing him an extra year of eligibility outside the standard transfer window. Hendrick, who practiced with the Cleveland Browns earlier this year, is reuniting with former James Madison coach Bob Chesney at UCLA. With 1,808 career FBS snaps, he brings significant experience to the Bruins as they prepare for their season opener on September 5 against Cal.
- •Hendrick spent four seasons at James Madison, starting 32 games.
- •He was named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2025.
- •The Bruins open their season on September 5 against Cal.
- •Hendrick becomes the 11th player to follow Chesney from James Madison to UCLA.
- 6:13 PMCBS Sports — Trent Hendrick transfers to UCLA: Ex-James Madison star LB gets fifth year after going through Browns minicamp
"Hendrick will be reunited with former Dukes coach Bob Chesney, now in his first season with the Bruins
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