The Ted Hendricks Award is named in honor of University of Miami three-time Collegiate All-American and NFL Hall of Famer Ted Hendricks. Get to know our 2024 recipient, Donovan Ezeiruaku of                        Boston College! 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.

 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)
2024 - Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College)

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

Questions or comments?  Get in touch with Award Director Sam Poulos & please stay tuned to this site for more information.