Next up, we have the wide receiver-turned-tight end Jerand Bradley, another undrafted free agent signed by the Chargers after this year’s draft!
Let’s dive on in!
The Basics
Height: 6’5
Weight: 241
College: Kansas State, Boston College, Texas Tech
Experience: Rookie
Bradley played for DeSoto High School in Texas as a senior where he was ranked as the 201st prospect in the country. Positionally, he was also rated the 35th-best wideout in the country. After his final prep season, he was invited to play in the Under
Armour All-American Game.
The lengthy wideout started his career at Texas Tech University, playing in four games as a true freshman (five catches, 99 yards) before utilizing his redshirt. He immediately broke out the following year with 51 catches for 744 yards and six touchdown grabs. Bradley’s production took a hit in 2023, however, as he recorded only 36 catches for 431 yards and four scores.
After three years with the Red Raiders, Bradley hit the transfer portal and ended up at Boston College for the 2024 season. He did not find a full-time role, starting just two games and playing in nine total. He totaled only six catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns.
In his final collegiate season, Bradley transferred to play at Kansas State. He played in nine games with five starts, totaling 13 catches for 184 yards and two more scores. In all, Bradley played in 46 games with 26 starts across five seasons.
The Good
Bradley was a standout freshman receiver for the Red Raiders early on in his collegiate career. This shows us the potential was likely there to a point and the hope would be that some consistency (finished final three years of school at three different universities) could be what gets him back on an upward trajectory.
At roughly 6’5, he is a red zone target who must utilize his frame to box out defenders and win at the catch point.
The Bad
Bradley’s production in college went in the exact opposite direction you would like to see for a prospect. He posted career highs in receptions, yards, and touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2022 but failed to ever top any of those numbers over the following three seasons.
As he put on weight and began transitioning to tight end, he never quite was able to work on his ability to separate as much as possible. The weight burdened his explosiveness and overall kept him from taking much of a step forward in his athleticism.
2026 Outlook
At this point in the offseason, I believe Bradley’s chance of making the final roster is essentially zero given his lack of production at the college level and his relative inexperience at tight end. He is far, far away from being a competent blocker and his route-running leaves a lot to be desired. There’s always a chance at sticking on the practice squad, but I believe he’ll have to show an immense amount of promise to the coaching staff to make them believe he’s worth developing.
