Smiley Bradford

Smiley Bradford is a college football defensive back for Purdue in the Big Ten, listed at 6-foot (72 inches) and 195 pounds. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Bradford wears jersey No. 1 and is an active roster player. In the 2025 regular season, Bradford appeared in 11 games and made 1 start, providing rotational depth in the secondary. His season line included 30 total tackles (22 solo, 8 assists) and 5.0 tackles for loss for 11 yards, reflecting involvement near the line of scrimmage. Bradford also recorded 1 interception on 1 return (0 return yards) and added 1 pass defended. He finished the season with 1 penalty for 8 yards, credited with 1 penalty first down. This Smiley Bradford NCAAF profile highlights his defensive production and tackling metrics from 2025. Smiley Bradford stats to date show a defensive back contributing tackles, a tackle-for-loss total, and a takeaway in limited starting opportunities.