Hoosier Defensive End Nick Mangieri Named to Hendricks Award Watch List

Nick Mangieri's strong efforts have landed him on the Hendrick's Award Watch List. Image: IUHoosiers.com

On Tuesday afternoon Indiana defensive end Nick Mangieri was named to the Ted Hendricks Award Watch List. Mangieri is fifth in the Big Ten in sacks (7), 14th in TFLs (8), fifth in pass break ups (5), and tied for sixth in forced fumbles (2). 

The Ted Hendricks Award is named in honor of college football’s first three-time first-team All- American. As a defensive end at the University of Miami, Ted used his agility, height and reach to block passes and kicks, force interceptions and pressure quarterbacks and running backs. He roamed the front line, read plays and blitzed on impulse, completely transforming the way the defensive end position was played. His professional career spanned 15 years and 215 consecutive games. It included four Super Bowl victories, eight Pro Bowl selections and inductions into the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. It is in the spirit of Ted Hendricks’ aggressive style of play, winning attitude and determination that the Defensive End of the Year Award for college football’s premier defensive end is presented. 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.