The Hendricks Award is given to the nation 's premier defensive end .
The Hendricks Award is is named in honor of Ted Hendricks , a three - time All - American at the University of Miami who went on to an outstanding NFL career .
The Hendricks Award is given to the nation 's premier defensive end and is named in honor of Ted Hendricks , a three - time All - American at the University of Miami who went on to an outstanding NFL career .