Bradfute attended A. C. Jones High School, where he was a two-time All-district selection at tackle.
Bradfute finished his senior season at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Bradfute was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 1960 AFL Draft, but instead chose to sign with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys as a free agent.
[2] Bradfute was a reserve offensive tackle and was a part of the franchise's inaugural season.
[3] Bradfute died from COVID-19 on October 30, 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas.