James Bradberry is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the New York Giants. He is known for his athleticism, length, and ability to shut down top receivers. Bradberry is a versatile cornerback who can play both man-to-man and zone coverage. He is a valuable asset to the Giants’ defense, and he has the potential to be one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.
Early Life
James Bradberry was born on August 10, 1993, in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Carver High School in Montgomery, where he played football and basketball. He was an all-state cornerback in football, and he also helped lead his team to a state championship in basketball.
College Career
Bradberry accepted a football scholarship to Samford University in 2012. He transferred to Stanford University after his sophomore year, and he became the starting cornerback for the Cardinal in 2015. He was a First-Team All-Pac-12 selection in 2016, and he also won the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation’s best defensive back.
Professional Career
Bradberry was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He started for the Panthers for three seasons, and he was a key player on their defense. He was traded to the New York Giants in 2020, and he has continued to be a productive player for the Giants.
Career Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Solo | Assist | Sacks | FF | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CAR | 16 | 71 | 54 | 17 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | CAR | 16 | 59 | 43 | 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | CAR | 14 | 63 | 47 | 16 | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 2019 | CAR | 16 | 73 | 55 | 18 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | NYG | 14 | 59 | 38 | 21 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | NYG | 17 | 84 | 57 | 27 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 | NYG | 17 | 73 | 48 | 25 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Height and Weight
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch
- Weight: 208 pounds
College, Draft, Teams Played
- College: Samford University (2012–2014), Stanford University (2015–2015)
- Draft: 2016 NFL Draft, Round 2, Pick 62
- Teams Played: Carolina Panthers (2016–2019), New York Giants (2020–present)
Jersey Number
- Jersey Number: 21
Super Bowl Wins
- Bradberry has not yet won a Super Bowl.
Religion and Ethnicity
- Bradberry is a Christian. He is of African-American descent.
Parents and Siblings
- Father: James Bradberry Sr.
- Mother: Pamela Bradberry
- Siblings: One brother and one sister
Wife or girlfriend and children
- Bradberry is currently single and has no children.
Weekly and annual salary
- Bradberry’s weekly salary is $37,000.
- His annual salary is $760,000.
Net worth
- Bradberry’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.
