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Hendrick Joins UCLA Defense | Los Angeles News
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Trent Hendrick, James Madison’s dominant linebacker and Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, is headed to UCLA — a move that could transform their struggling run defense. Despite going undrafted in 2026, Hendrick gets a fifth year thanks to a Louisiana court order, allowing him to enter the transfer portal. He chose UCLA over Virginia Tech and Cal, drawn by familiarity with coach Bob Chesney and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler. With over 100 tackles last season, Hendrick brings proven run-stopping ability and could reshape UCLA’s linebacker depth, giving other players room to shine. The legal wrangling behind his eligibility remains unsettled, but for now, the Bruins are getting a major defensive upgrade.
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