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Bradberry with the New York Giants in 2021
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| No. 24 – Philadelphia Eagles | |||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 4, 1993 Pleasant Grove, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Pleasant Grove | ||||||||||||||
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| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 62 | ||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Injured reserve | ||||||||||||||
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James Bradberry IV, born on August 4, 1993, is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Eagles, he played for the Samford Bulldogs in college. The Carolina Panthers picked him in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. Bradberry has also played for the New York Giants.
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Early Life and High School
James Bradberry was born in August 1993 in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. He played football for Pleasant Grove High School's Spartans team for three years. During this time, he played both cornerback and safety.
Bradberry was a talented athlete who also played varsity basketball. In his senior year of football in 2010, he made nine interceptions and 45 tackles. He was recognized with all-metro and first-team all-state honors. Bradberry was also a team captain and a member of the National Honor Society.
College Career
After high school, Bradberry first went to Arkansas State University in 2011. He was a defensive back there. He then moved to Samford University and joined the Bulldogs for the 2012 season.
At Samford, Bradberry became a starting cornerback. In his first season, he played all 11 games and made 32 tackles and two interceptions. This earned him a spot on the 2012 Southern Conference All-Freshman team. In 2013, he continued to play well, making 26 tackles and two interceptions. He also broke up 10 passes. In 2014, he played all 11 games and had 25 tackles. Bradberry studied sports administration while at Samford.
Professional Career
Carolina Panthers
Starting in the NFL (2016)
The Carolina Panthers chose James Bradberry in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the 62nd player picked overall. He signed a four-year contract with the team.
Bradberry quickly earned a starting spot as a cornerback. He played his first professional game against the Denver Broncos, making six tackles. In his second game, he made his first career interception against the San Francisco 49ers.
Later in the season, Bradberry became the Panthers' top cornerback. He missed some games due to a foot injury. But he finished his first year with 59 tackles, ten pass deflections, and two interceptions. He was considered one of the best rookie cornerbacks.
Continued Success (2017-2019)
In 2017, Bradberry suffered a wrist injury but recovered to play all 16 games. He recorded 85 tackles, ten pass deflections, and three interceptions. He also made his first career sack against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Panthers made it to the playoffs that year, and Bradberry played in his first playoff game.
In 2018, Bradberry started all 16 games again. He had 70 tackles, one sack, one interception, and led the team with 15 pass deflections.
In 2019, Bradberry continued to perform well. He made a sack and an interception against the Los Angeles Rams. In another game, he had ten tackles and two interceptions against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For the season, he had 65 tackles, one sack, three interceptions, and 12 passes defended.
New York Giants
Pro Bowl Season (2020)
On March 26, 2020, Bradberry signed a three-year contract with the New York Giants. He quickly made an impact, getting his first interception as a Giant in Week 2. He had two more interceptions later in the season.
Bradberry was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list in December 2020 but was activated soon after. He finished the 2020 season with 54 tackles, three interceptions, and 18 passes defended. His excellent play earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl, which is a special game for the best players in the NFL. He was also ranked among the top 100 players by his fellow players.
Final Season with Giants (2021)
In 2021, Bradberry continued to be a key player for the Giants. He had an interception in Week 2. He finished the season with 47 tackles, four interceptions, and 17 passes defended in 17 games. The Giants released him in May 2022.
Philadelphia Eagles
Joining the Eagles (2022)
On May 18, 2022, Bradberry signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. In his very first game with the Eagles, he scored a "pick-six" (an interception returned for a touchdown) in a victory over the Detroit Lions. For the 2022 season, Bradberry started all 17 games. He had 44 tackles, three interceptions, and 17 passes defended.
Bradberry and the Eagles made it to Super Bowl LVII. During the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Bradberry was called for a "holding" penalty. This penalty is when a defensive player illegally grabs an offensive player. This call was controversial but proved costly for the Eagles, as the Chiefs went on to win the game. Bradberry later said that the holding call was correct.
Recent Seasons (2023-Present)
On March 15, 2023, Bradberry signed a new three-year contract with the Eagles. In the 2023 season, he started 16 games. He made 54 tackles, one interception, and defended 13 passes.
Before the 2024 season, Bradberry suffered a leg injury during practice. He was placed on "injured reserve" on August 29, 2024. This means he will not play for a period while he recovers.
Personal Life
On April 5, 2024, James Bradberry's high school jersey number 10 was retired in a special ceremony at Pleasant Grove High. This is a great honor for a former player.
