Corey Bradford

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Corey Bradford
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Position(s):
Wide Receiver
Jersey #(s):
17, 85
Born: December 8, 1975 (1975-12-08) (age 32)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Career Information
Year(s): 19982006
NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150
College: Hinds CC
Jackson State
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Receptions     215
Receiving Yards     3,346
Total Touchdowns     25
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • No notable achievements

Corey Lamon Bradford (born December 8, 1975 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football wide receiver who currently is a free agent of the NFL.

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[edit] High school years

Bradford attended Clinton High School in Clinton, Louisiana, and was a four-year letterwinner in football, basketball, and track & field. In football, he won All-State honors at defensive back as a senior, and was the starting quarterback for two years. In basketball, he won All-District honors, and in track & field , he won the state long jump title as a junior.

[edit] Junior college years

Bradford attended Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi for two years and garnered two varsity letters in track and field.

[edit] Jackson State University

Bradford attended Jackson State University, and played football his senior year. He was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference "Newcomer of the Year", and was a first team All-SWAC selection. He finished his impressive season with 48 receptions for 937 yards (19.5 yards per rec. avg.)

[edit] Professional career

Bradford was drafted in the 5th round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played in Green Bay for three years before going to the Houston Texans in the expansion draft. Corey has scored 20 receiving touchdowns in his career. On March 15, 2006, Bradford signed a four-year contract with the Detroit Lions, which included a $2 million signing bonus; he was released on September 27, 2006 and resigned back with the team on November 16, 2006. On July 26, 2007 he signed with the Redskins and released on September 1, 2007.