Smiley Bradford

Smiley Bradford is a Purdue defensive back in the Big Ten, listed at 6-foot (72 inches) and 195 pounds, wearing jersey No. 1. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Bradford is an active NCAAF player and was a sophomore during the 2025 season. In his 2025 regular-season workload, Bradford appeared in 11 games and made 1 start, producing 30 combined tackles with 22 solo stops and 8 assists. His impact plays included 5.0 tackles for loss for 11 yards, along with 1 interception and 1 pass defended. He added one interception return, finishing with 0 return yards. Bradford’s discipline metrics show 1 penalty for 8 yards, with that infraction resulting in 1 first down. He did not record a sack or quarterback hit in the available season log. This Smiley Bradford NCAAF profile reflects a rotational defensive role with measurable production against the run and in coverage, highlighted by his tackles for loss and takeaway.