UCLA adds linebacker Trent Hendrick from James Madison
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Trent Hendrick has committed to UCLA after transferring from James Madison. He was granted an extra year of eligibility due to a recent court ruling. Hendrick, the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year, provides depth to the Bruins' defense as they prepare for the upcoming season. He has experience from four seasons at James Madison, appearing in 49 career games with notable performance statistics. Hendrick is expected to play a significant role when UCLA's season opens against Cal on September 5th.
- •Hendrick committed to UCLA on August 23, 2026.
- •He made 106 tackles in the 2025 season at James Madison.
- •Hendrick attended NFL rookie minicamps before transferring.
- •UCLA's season opener is scheduled for September 5 against Cal.
- •He joins previously acquired Sammy Omosigho and others on defense.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA adds James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick from the portal
"Trent Hendrick committed to the UCLA Bruins on Sunday after being granted an extra year of eligibility earlier this week.
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