Ja'Marcus Bradley facts for kids
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Bradley with the Cleveland Browns in 2021
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | December 11, 1996 Ackerman, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Choctaw County (Ackerman, Mississippi) |
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| College: | Louisiana (2015–2019) | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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Ja'Marcus Bradley was born on December 11, 1996. He is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL. Before becoming a professional, he played college football at the University of Louisiana.
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Early Life and High School Football
Ja'Marcus Bradley grew up in Ackerman, Mississippi. He went to Choctaw County High School. In high school, he played as a quarterback. During his senior year, he threw for 1,437 yards and nine touchdowns. He also ran for 2,606 yards and scored 47 touchdowns.
College Football Career
Bradley played for the University of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns for five seasons. He spent one year as a "redshirt" player, meaning he practiced but did not play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using up a year of his playing eligibility.
As a junior, he was named third-team All-Sun Belt Conference. He caught 40 passes for 608 yards and scored 10 touchdowns that season. In his senior year, he was named second-team All-Sun Belt. He caught 60 passes for 906 yards and scored 10 touchdowns.
Bradley finished his college career with impressive numbers. He had 160 catches and 2,359 receiving yards, which ranks him fourth in his school's history. He also scored 23 receiving touchdowns, placing him second all-time for his college team.
Professional Football Journey
Cleveland Browns
In 2020, the Cleveland Browns signed Bradley as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the NFL Draft but was still offered a contract. He was later moved to the team's practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster.
He was called up to the main team several times during the 2020 season. He played in a few games before returning to the practice squad. In 2021, he signed a new contract with the Browns. He was moved between the active roster and the practice squad throughout that year. The Browns released him in August 2022.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On November 23, 2022, Bradley joined the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. He signed a contract to stay with them for the future in January 2023. However, he was later released due to an injury.
St. Louis Battlehawks
On December 14, 2023, Bradley signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks. This team is part of the United Football League, which was formed by combining the XFL and USFL. He was placed on injured reserve in May 2024.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On December 12, 2024, Ja'Marcus Bradley signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This team plays in the CFL. He continues his professional football career with them.
