He played college football at Kentucky before transferring to Oklahoma to finish his collegiate career, and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

[1] He was ranked as a three-star recruit and as the nation's 127th receiver prospect by 247sports, committing to the University of Kentucky, rejecting other offers from colleges closer to his home, such as South Florida and FIU.

In the offseason, Badet declined to declare for the NFL draft and instead transferred to Oklahoma, crossing conferences into the Big 12.

[3] Badet was less statistically productive, totalling 26 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns, but the Sooners enjoyed team success, finishing with a 12–2 record behind Heisman Trophy-winning and eventual first overall pick Baker Mayfield, culminating with a 54–48 defeat in the Rose Bowl against Georgia.

[4] He served as an influencing presence on the field and locker room, and ran a 4.27 40-yard dash at Oklahoma's Pro Day.

[12] Badet declared for the 2020 XFL Draft, impressing team scouts at the various combines and was selected as the fourth pick of the skills position phase by the Dallas Renegades.

[13] Badet had a unique helmet that featured Allen Iverson, Michael Jackson, and SpongeBob SquarePants.

[29] On February 23, 2022, Badet was selected with the sixth pick of the 15th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers.

[35][36] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).