Aug. 6, 2009

Ted Hendricks Foundation Official Release (PDF Format)

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Senior defensive end Corey Wootton (Rutherford, N.J./Don Bosco Prep) has been named one of 30 preseason candidates for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award, announced today by the Ted Hendricks Foundation.

On-field performance, exceptional winning attitude, leadership abilities, contributions to school and community and academic preparedness are some of the criteria used to determine the award's winner. Members of the national media, head coaches, professional scouts and former winners are included in the Award's voting committee. Candidates may represent any class (Freshman through Senior) as well as any four-year NCAA accredited school. The candidate's primary position must be defensive end.

Now in its eighth season, the Ted Hendricks Award is named in honor of college football's first three-time first-team All-American who also earned four Super Bowl victories, eight Pro Bowl selections and inductions into the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame.

The preseason list is subject to change until the final mid-season watch list is issued in November. Players may be added or deleted, depending on performance, injury, etc. The 2009 winner will be announced on December 9. For the current complete list of candidates, download the .pdf linked at the top of this page.