[1] He attended Sandra Day O'Connor High School in Helotes, then spent a postgraduate year at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia, playing football as a defensive back at both.
[3] He helped the Horned Frogs reach the national championship in 2022, placing fifth on the team with 58 tackles while starting all 12 games and having eight pass breakups.
[4] He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference selection in both 2022 and 2023 and was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine at the conclusion of his collegiate career.
[3][4] After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Bradford signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.
[8][9] He was signed off the practice squad to the active roster on November 2, 2024, prior to the team's Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers.