Hendrick Joins UCLA Ready to Play | UCLA Bruins Football News

Trent Hendrick, a standout linebacker who just committed to UCLA, is already at practice and ready for the season opener against Cal—less than two weeks away. Coach Bob Chesney confirmed Hendrick knows the playbook cold and fits right into the team’s culture, calling him a natural leader and trusted teammate. Hendrick, whom Chesney coached last season at James Madison, earned Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year with 106 tackles in 14 games and helped stabilize the program during a coaching transition. His immediate return could give UCLA a major defensive boost right out of the gate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfdd00ad97209c9e