Ahmad Bradshaw (quarterback) facts for kids
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Bradshaw with Army in 2017
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| Army Black Knights – No. 17 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Graduate |
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| Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| College | Army (2014–2017) |
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| High school | Gwendolyn Brooks |
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Ahmad Ali Bradshaw is an American former college football player. He was a talented quarterback for the Army Black Knights team.
Ahmad Bradshaw's Football Journey
Ahmad Bradshaw was a highly sought-after player in high school. Many top universities wanted him to play for their teams. These included Illinois, Michigan, and Northwestern. Interestingly, these schools thought he might be a good cornerback instead of a quarterback. However, Bradshaw chose to attend West Point, which is where the Army Black Knights play.
Playing for the Army Black Knights
At West Point, Ahmad Bradshaw became a key player. He was the starting quarterback for three years. During the 2016 season, he briefly left the team. But he soon returned to continue his football career.
By the end of the 2017 Army Black Knights football season, Bradshaw had achieved some amazing things. He set a new record for service academies by rushing for 1,746 yards. He also scored 14 touchdowns. His efforts helped Army have a fantastic season, finishing with 10 wins and only 3 losses.
Winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
Ahmad Bradshaw also helped Army win the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. This is a special award given to the best football team among the three main U.S. military academies. It was Army's first time winning this trophy since 1996. Bradshaw also made history by being the first Army quarterback since Ronnie McAda to beat their rivals, the Navy, in two seasons in a row.
