Mark Bradford (American football) facts for kids

Mark Bradford (born October 7, 1984) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Mark Bradford played for the California Redwoods in the United Football League.

He also joined the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL in 2008. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the main draft but was signed later. Bradford played college football at Stanford University. He was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers.

Early Life and High School Years

Mark Bradford was born on October 7, 1984. He grew up in Los Angeles, California. In 2003, he finished high school at Fremont High School.

During his high school years, Mark was known as one of the best wide receivers in the country. A group called PrepStar even ranked him as the fourth-best wide receiver in the whole nation. He was also ranked number one in the western United States.

Mark was not only great at football but also at basketball. He was chosen as an "All-City" player twice for both sports. This shows he was a very talented athlete in high school.

College Career at Stanford

After high school, Mark Bradford went to Stanford University. He continued to play both football and basketball there. He played basketball for the Stanford Cardinal team during his first two years of college.

However, Mark later decided to stop playing basketball. He wanted to focus all his energy on football. This decision allowed him to become an even better football player for Stanford.

Professional Football Journey

In 2008, Mark Bradford began his professional football career. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. This was a big step for him, even though he was an undrafted free agent.

Later in his career, Mark also played for the San Francisco 49ers. He then joined the California Redwoods in the United Football League. He played for the Redwoods in 2009.

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