He played college football at Oklahoma State and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.

[6][7] On October 13, 2020, Brailford was signed by the Minnesota Vikings off Washington's practice squad.

[8] In Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brailford forced and recovered a fumble on Mike Glennon.

[14] On January 28, 2023, Brailford signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL).

[15] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).