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 (born December 11, 1996) is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL. Before joining the CFL, 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. During his senior year, he was a star player. He played as a quarterback and threw for 1,437 yards. He also scored nine touchdowns by passing. Bradley was also a strong runner. He rushed for 2,606 yards and scored 47 touchdowns.
College Football Career
Bradley played for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns for five seasons. He took a "redshirt" year as a freshman. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games.
In his junior year, he was named third-team All-Sun Belt Conference. He caught 40 passes for 608 yards. He also scored 10 touchdowns that season. As a senior, he was named second-team All-Sun Belt. He caught 60 passes for 906 yards and scored 10 more touchdowns.
Bradley finished his college career with impressive stats. He had 160 catches and 2,359 receiving yards. He also scored 23 touchdowns, which was the second-highest in his school's history.
Professional Football Journey
Ja'Marcus Bradley started his professional career in 2020. He has played for several teams in different leagues.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns signed Bradley in April 2020. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not picked in the NFL Draft. He spent time on the Browns' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play in games if needed. Bradley was called up to the main team several times between 2020 and 2022.
Time with the Pittsburgh Steelers
In November 2022, Bradley joined the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was signed to their practice squad. He later signed a contract to stay with the team for the next season. However, he was released due to an injury in August 2023.
Joining the St. Louis Battlehawks
Bradley then moved to the XFL in December 2023. He signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks. The XFL later became part of the United Football League (UFL). He was placed on injured reserve in May 2024.
Playing for the 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 in Canada.
