Trey Hendrickson, former FAU standout defensive end, was taken by the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 NFL Draft’s third round, as the 103rd pick overall.
Hendrickson’s selection makes him the first FAU defensive lineman to be drafted by a NFL team and the sixth Owl drafted in the young program’s history. He joins a group of 36 who have signed professional football contracts with either the NFL or the CFL and is the 10th currently on a NFL roster.
Hendrickson began 2016 as Conference USA's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. The Apopka native fulfilled the projection and was named the league's 2016 Defensive Player of the Year as well.