Hendrick Returns to UCLA Defense | UCLA Bruins Football News

UCLA just pulled off a defensive coup less than two weeks before kickoff, landing Trent Hendrick—the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year—after a wild court ruling granted him an extra year of eligibility. Once a James Madison standout who even attended NFL minicamps with the Chiefs and Browns, Hendrick racked up 106 tackles, 7 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 fumbles forced, and 3 pass breakups last season. Now he’s set to make an instant impact in the Bruins’ middle linebacker corps, adding fuel to the rivalry narrative as Cal was one of his finalists. This move signals a seismic shift in college sports, where players are moving more freely than ever—and it’ll shake up UCLA’s depth chart, especially for Sammy Omosigho. 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/79bbe7cf484b9a92