The award is named for Ted Hendricks, a three-time All-American at the University of Miami who also enjoyed a Hall of Fame career with the NFL's Oakland Raiders.
Past winners of the award are listed here:
2008: Brian Orakpo Texas
2007: Chris Long Virginia
2006: LaMarr Woodley Michigan
2005: Elvis Dumervil Louisville
2004: David Pollack Georgia
2003: David Pollack Georgia
2002: Terrell Suggs Arizona State
