Samford Hall of Fame Members
Biography
James Bradberry was one of the top defensive players in the history of Samford football. He came to Samford in 2012 as a redshirt freshman after spending one season at Arkansas State. He was named first team All-SoCon and All-American as a senior in 2015. He was also named second team All-SoCon as a junior in 2014, and he finished his Samford career with eight interceptions. Following his Samford career, he was selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers, making him the second-highest drafted player in program history. He played four seasons with the Panthers and later played with the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2020 with the Giants and was named second team All-Pro in 2022 with the Eagles. He helped lead the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII.
