Trey Hendrickson

Trey Jonathon Hendrickson was born December 5, 1994, in Apopka, Florida. His upbringing shaped his football development, and his family's support through a non-traditional football path has remained central to his identity. Unlike many elite pass rushers, he was relatively under-recruited out of high school and followed a developmental path rarely associated with top NFL defenders.

Hendrickson attended Apopka High School in Florida, where he was a productive but lightly recruited prospect. He signed with Florida Atlantic — a non-Power Five program — and spent four seasons with the Owls, developing into one of the most productive pass rushers in program history despite the limited national exposure his college program provided.

The New Orleans Saints selected Hendrickson in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, pick 103 overall. He developed slowly during his early seasons before breaking out in 2020 with a 13.5-sack campaign that earned him a franchise-changing contract with the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency.

Hendrickson has since become one of the most productive pass rushers in the NFL, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and leading the league in sacks. His 2023 season produced 17.5 sacks, establishing him among the elite-level edge defenders of his generation. A trade to the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 paired him with one of the league's top defensive units.

His career résumé includes multiple Pro Bowl selections, an NFL sack title, and status as one of the most productive pass rushers of his generation despite his non-traditional college background. His production at both New Orleans and Cincinnati demonstrated his ability to elevate defensive units in different systems.

Off the field, Hendrickson has maintained close ties to his Apopka roots and his family. He has supported youth football initiatives in his native Florida community and has been active with community outreach in multiple NFL markets. He maintains endorsement partnerships with Nike and other brands. His combination of developmental origins and elite production has made him one of the more inspirational stories among current edge rushers.