Trent Hendrick

Trent Hendrick is an American football linebacker for the UCLA Bruins. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.

Early life Hendrick attended St. Christopher's High School in Richmond, Virginia, and committed to play college football for the James Madison Dukes.

College career James Madison In week 8 of the 2022 season, Hendrick notched six tackles with one for a loss against Marshall. During his first three seasons from 2022 to 2024, he played in 35 games with 18 starts, totaling 103 tackles including 12 for a loss, three sacks, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble. In week 4 of the 2025 season, Hendrick recorded 11 tackles with three for a loss, three sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble in a victory over Georgia Southern. He finished the 2025 season with 106 tackles with seven for a loss, three sacks, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles, earning first-team all-Sun Belt honors and Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year honors. After the 2025 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

UCLA After being granted a fifth year of eligibility for the 2026 season, Hendrick transferred to play for the UCLA Bruins.