Purdue Boilermakers#1 · DB Smiley Bradford
85 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- St. Louis, MO
Smiley Bradford is a DB (#1) for Purdue, from St. Louis, MO. In the 2026 season he has 14 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 3
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 16
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 8
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 3
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 15
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 6
Frame 6
Experience 13
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2026 season
14
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Smiley Bradford career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PUR | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | PUR | 11 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | PUR | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 20 | 61 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
49
38
19
34
27
33
17
0
35
28
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Illinois | W 24-17 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Notre Dame | L 10-49 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at UCLA | L 38-52 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Wake Forest | L 36-38 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowPurdue DB: #1
- ClassJunior
- HometownSt. Louis, MO
Smiley Bradford: Purdue DB profile and stats
Smiley Bradford is a DB (#1) for Purdue, from St. Louis, MO. This profile tracks Smiley Bradford's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Purdue roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Purdue sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Smiley Bradford in the news
All newsPreviewMinnesota at Purdue: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Minnesota visits Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapPurdue beat Illinois 24-17 (Week 5, 2026)Purdue beat Illinois 24-17 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Purdue is 2-3, 1-1 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNotre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 (Week 4, 2026)Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10 at Ross-Ade Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 4-0, and Purdue is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Smiley Bradford play for?
Smiley Bradford plays for Purdue, wearing #1 at DB.
What position does Smiley Bradford play?
Smiley Bradford is a DB for Purdue.
How tall is Smiley Bradford?
Smiley Bradford is 6-0 and weighs 195 lb.
What year is Smiley Bradford in?
Smiley Bradford is listed as a junior on the Purdue roster.
Where is Smiley Bradford from?
Smiley Bradford is from St. Louis, MO.
How many tackles does Smiley Bradford have?
Smiley Bradford has 14 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.