Trey Hendrickson
Led the nation in blocked kicks/punts. Fast, fiery player with legitimately explosive traits to his game. 24 sacks and 6 forced fumbles over the last two years. Shorter arms (32” ) will likely knock him down some draft boards, but he still has longer arms than Melvin Ingram and Markus Golden, and is right in the same range as Vic Beasley and Yannick Ngakoue, so technique and talent can certainly win out over an inch of arm length. Overall, he’s a bit of a finesse rusher who will do best in an upfield scheme. Depending on where he goes, he will probably average 6 - 8 sacks a year, and possibly earn a pro bowl nod or two at some point in his career, but I don’t think he’s a foundational defensive player.
I have him rated as a late 2nd, early 3rd round player, but I’m not certain he’s a great fit for the Patriots defense, where lane integrity and run defense are important elements on the edge. He has the athleticism to thrive in space, however, and to create havoc if turned loose on 3rd and long. If we still had a 1st and 2nd round pick, then I’d be much more inclined to spend 72 on him as a situational pass rusher while he develops a more well-rounded skillset. He could very well have good value and become a full-time starter in a couple of years. He’s an intriguing player with considerable upside, but he’s probably better in an attacking scheme.
6' 4"
266 lbs
32"
9⅞"
4.65
33½"
122"
7.03s
4.2s
11.43s
Positives:
+ Ideal height/weight for position
+ High intensity player with competitive edge
+ Tomahawks the ball whenever possible; looks for turnovers
+ Elite testing numbers: above the 80th percentile for 40, broad jump, 3-cone, short shuttle, and 60 yard shuttle (99th percentile in the 60 yard shuttle)
+ Exceptional 10 yard split (1.59)
+ Relentless in pursuit
+ Quick inside move with good arm over technique
+ Can play standing up as an ILB or OLB
+ Experience as a QB spy
+ Play speed matches timed speed
+ Excellent in pursuit with speed + motor
+ Can split double teams if they are not directly blocking him
+ Flashes active hands (although they sometimes lack power)
+ For what it's worth, PFF rates his pressure ratio very highly
Negatives:
- Short arms for position
- Effort, but not production, in the run game
- Hesitant and gets washed out against the run
- Incapable of handling sustained double teams
- Overruns plays in haste to make tackles
- Can be caught guessing against the run and vacate gap responsibility
- Not much of a bull rush
- Lacks awareness against screens and PA-pass; always looking to get upfield
- Inconsistent timing the snap, which can negate his natural burst
- Doesn’t always convert speed to power very effectively
- Too often runs a long loop past the quarterback and takes himself out of the rush
One of four special teams blocks this year:
M. Badgley 24 yd FG BLOCKED,blocked by Trey Hendrickson - ESPN Video
Highlight reel:
POST UNDER CONSTRUCTION. GIFS STILL TO COME.
