the Official Web Site for Hall of Fame Legend Ted Hendricks

                     

    The Ted Hendricks Award is named in honor of University of Miami three-time Collegiate All-American and NFL Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks. OUR 2023 RECIPIENT IS UCLA's LAIATU LATU, and his story is an inspirational one! Check out the links below for more information. If you would like to become involved as a sponsor of my award, check out the Foundation page for more information.

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    On-field performance, leadership abilities and contributions to school and community are some of the criteria used to determine the award winner. The candidates may represent any class (freshman through senior) as well as any recognized four-year NCAA member school (Division I through Division III).

    Leading college coaches, former players and coaches, media members and pro football personnel professionals vote in the selection process.




     Hendricks Award winners:
2002 - Terrell Suggs (Arizona State)*
2003 - David Pollack (Georgia)*
2004 - David Pollack (Georgia)*
2005 - Elvis Dumerville (Louisville)*
2006 - LaMarr Woodley (Michigan)*
2007 - Chris Long (Virginia)*
2008 - Brian Orakpo (Texas)*
2009 - Jerry Hughes (TCU)*
2010 - Da'Quan Bowers (Clemson)*
2011 - Whitney Mercilus (Illinois)*
2012 - Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina)*
2013 - Jackson Jeffcoat (Texas)
2014 - Nate Orchard (Utah)
2015 - Carl Nassib (Penn State)
2016 - Jonathan Allen* (Alabama)
2017 - Bradley Chubb* (N.C. State)
2018 - Clelin Ferrell* (Clemson)
2019 - Chase Young* (Ohio State)
2020 - NO AWARD PRESENTED
2021 - Aidan Hutchinson* (Michigan)
2022 - Caleb Murphy (Ferris State)
2023 - Laiatu Latu (UCLA)

> * First round pick in the National Football League draft.

    If you have any questions or comments, get in touch with Award Director Sam Poulos & please stay tuned to this site for more information.