Born in Portland, Oregon on March 7, 1943, Redman attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle, Washington, graduating in the class of 1961.

[2] He played right guard and center linebacker under football coach, Mickey Naish.

[3] Redman earned high school All-American honors in his senior season in 1960.

[9] In the World Football League's inaugural 1974 season, he played with the Portland Storm.

[10][11] After his football career, Redman went to work for Sellen Construction, which was owned by his stepfather.