The Ted Hendricks Award is an annual award given to the best defensive end in college football. The award is named after the collegiate and professional Football Hall of Fame player, Ted Hendricks. Ted Hendricks was known to dominate as a defensive end during his time at the University of Miami and in the NFL. The Ted Hendricks Award was introduced in 2002 and recognizes performance on the field, off-the-field leadership, and contributions to their team. The award also considers academic achievements and community involvement. Nomination of the candidates is conducted by a voting body consisting of coaches, media members, and former players.
List of Ted Hendricks Award Winners Year by Year
The table below lists the Ted Hendricks Award winners year by year, the players, and the universities that have produced these elite defensive ends from 2002- 2023.
| Year | Winner | University |
| 2002 | Terrell Suggs | Arizona State |
| 2003 | David Pollack | Georgia |
| 2004 | ||
| 2005 | Elvis Dumervil | 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 | NC State |
| 2018 | Clelin Ferrell | Clemson |
| 2019 | Chase Young | Ohio State |
| 2020 | No award given | |
| 2021 | Aidan Hutchinson | Michigan |
| 2022 | Caleb Murphy | Ferris State |
| 2023 | Laiatu Latu | UCLA |
FAQs on Ted Hendricks Award
A. The Ted Hendricks Award honors the top defensive end in college football annually.
A. The Ted Hendricks award was established in 2002.
A. The Ted Hendricks award is named after Ted Hendricks, a College and Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end.
A. The Ted Hendricks award considers on-field performance, leadership, academics, and community service.
