Trent Hendrick transfers to UCLA from NFL minicamp with Cleveland Browns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Linebacker Trent Hendrick has transferred to UCLA after participating in a minicamp with the Cleveland Browns this summer. He spent four seasons at James Madison, where he had a successful run under head coach Bob Chesney, who is now at UCLA. This marks Hendrick as the 11th player to join Chesney from James Madison. Last season, he recorded 106 tackles and three sacks in each of his final two seasons at James Madison.
- •Trent Hendrick joins UCLA after a minicamp with the Cleveland Browns.
- •He previously played four seasons at James Madison under Bob Chesney.
- •Hendrick recorded 106 tackles last season and three sacks in each of his last two seasons.
- •He is the 11th former James Madison player to transfer to UCLA.
- •Bob Chesney is entering his first season as UCLA's head coach.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Impact linebacker rejoins Bob Chesney at UCLA after NFL minicamp stint
"Chesney's defense gets a boost with a familiar face.
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