Jykine Bradley facts for kids
Bradley with the Redblacks in 2023
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| Position: | Defensive backs coach |
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| Born: | June 5, 1980 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) |
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| High school: | Knoxville (TN) Fulton |
| College: | Middle Tennessee State |
| Undrafted: | 2003 |
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| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Jykine Bradley was born on June 5, 1980. He is a former professional gridiron football player and is now a coach. He played as a defensive back, which is a position in football. Before turning professional, he played college football for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders team.
Jykine Bradley's Playing Career
Jykine Bradley began his professional football journey in 2003. He was signed by the Roanoke Steam team. He joined them as a "street free agent," which means he wasn't chosen in the main draft but was signed after showing his skills.
After playing for the Roanoke Steam, Bradley also played for several other well-known teams. These included the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He also played for two teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL): the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Edmonton Eskimos.
Coaching Football Teams
After his playing days, Jykine Bradley became a football coach. In 2022, he worked as the defensive backs coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This means he helped train and guide the players who play the defensive back position.
On February 21, 2023, the Ottawa Redblacks team announced that they had hired Bradley. He joined their coaching staff as the defensive backs coach, continuing to help young players improve their skills.
Life Off the Field
Jykine Bradley lives in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. He is very involved in football even when he's not coaching a professional team. He runs his own football camp called Bradley's Sports Performance (BDP). This camp helps young athletes learn and improve their football skills.
He also helps coach for a local team called the Brantford Bisons. This shows his dedication to the sport and to helping young people develop their talents.
