James
Bradberry.
James
Bradberry.
Samford· 6'1"· 211 lb· 4.50s 40
James Bradberry is ideally suited for a Cover-3 match or Cover-2 zone defense that prioritizes length and zone awareness over elite top-end speed.
He can immediately contribute as a starting boundary corner in a zone-heavy scheme, with the ceiling to become a reliable, intelligent defender who can occasionally press.
His value would be significantly diminished in a man-heavy scheme that requires him to consistently mirror faster, more agile receivers.
Bradberry's size and intelligence make him a strong fit for schemes that value zone integrity and disciplined play on the outside.
Selected #62 overall in Round 2 of the 2016 NFL Draft by Carolina Panthers out of Samford.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.50sp50
- Vertical
- 36inp50
- Broad jump
- 124inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.91sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.21sp50
- Bench
- 16repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Arkansas State | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
James Bradberry has played cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles. He developed into a Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro selection, becoming a top-tier defensive back.