Shaun Bradley Explained

Shaun Bradley
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:8 April 1997
Birth Place:Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:240
High School:Rancocas Valley Regional
(Mount Holly, New Jersey)
College:Temple (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:6
Draftpick:196
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:45
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:BradSh00

Shaun Russell Ellis-Bradley (born April 8, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Temple and was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL draft.[1]

Raised in Mount Holly, New Jersey, he played prep football, in addition to competing in basketball and track, as a student at Rancocas Valley Regional High School.[2]

College career

While mulling offers from Delaware, Rhode Island and others, Bradley committed to Temple too late to be on scholarship, leading him to grayshirt the 2015 season, attending classes at Rowan College at Burlington County before being a part of Temple's 2016 signing class.

Professional career

Bradley was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round with the 196th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft.[3] On January 1, 2021, Bradley was placed on injured reserve.[4]

On December 25, 2021, Bradley was placed on the COVID list.[5] He was activated on December 30.[6]

In 2022, the Eagles made Super Bowl LVII without Bradley, who had suffered a season–ending wrist injury.[7] The Eagles lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.[8]

On August 12, 2023, in the Eagles' preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, Bradley suffered a torn Achilles tendon while handling punt–blocking duties. As a result, he was ruled out for the entirety of the 2023 season.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Brugler . Dane . The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide . April 7, 2020 . The Athletic . 189 . April 25, 2020.
  2. McGarry, Tom. "Eagles draft pick Shaun Bradley is a South Jersey guy who loves the Linc", The Press of Atlantic City, April 27, 2020. Accessed January 6, 2022. "Bradley grew up in Mount Holly, Burlington County. He starred at running back for Rancocas Valley, rushing for 1,467 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior in 2014."
  3. Web site: McPherson . Chris . Eagles draft LB Shaun Bradley with the 196th overall pick . Philadelphia Eagles . April 28, 2020 . April 25, 2020.
  4. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles sign TE Jason Croom, LB Rashad Smith; place LB Shaun Bradley, LB Duke Riley on Injured Reserve . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . January 1, 2021 . February 11, 2021.
  5. News: Eagles linebacker Shaun Bradley placed on COVID list . Frank, Reuben . NBCSports.com . December 30, 2021.
  6. News: Eagles Get One Back from the COVID-19 List . Lipinski, Michael . SportsTalkPhilly.com . December 30, 2021.
  7. Web site: Eagles activate C.J. Gardner Johnson, Robert Quinn from Injured Reserve; sign Brett Kern to active roster. November 24, 2023. philadelphiaeagles.com. en.
  8. Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . 2023-03-26 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: Eagles' linebacker Shaun Bradley to miss 2023 season after suffering Achilles injury vs. Ravens. August 13, 2023. theeagleswire.usatoday.com. en.