SmileyBradford

CBCB#1PUR Boilermakers
6'0" • 200lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
58.3
873rd/994 - CBs
Snap Count '26
290
642nd/2316 - CBs
Interceptions '26
1
130th/994 - CBs
WK 10 MATCHUP
vs MARYLA 11/7, 5:30 PM
Smiley
Bradford
CB
#1
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PUR Boilermakers

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Smiley Bradford is a cornerback for the Purdue Boilermakers who earned a 58.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 873rd among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 56.6 ranked 867th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 67.7 ranked 508th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Bradford broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 108.5 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 16 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 12 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Purdue Boilermakers
2024 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
58.3
AVG
873rd/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
56.6
AVG
867th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
58.1
AVG
491st/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
67.7
AVG
508th/994 CBs

Highest Graded Games

@ MNUN
83.3
Week 7, 2025
@ ILNW
78.2
Week 8, 2025
vs CASC
77.5
Week 3, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

vs INUN
34.3
Week 14, 2025
vs ORUN
38.2
Week 8, 2024
vs ILUN
38.6
Week 6, 2025

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
12
780th/994 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
1
130th/994 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
149th/994 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
16
571st/994 CBs
Rank
780
th
Solo Tackles
12
573
rd
Assists
3
192
nd
Forced Fumbles
0
862
nd
Stops
2
159
th
Sacks
0
456
th
Missed Tackles
4
130
th
Interceptions
1
738
th
Passer Rating Allowed
108.5
912
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
18
149
th
Total Pressures
2
381
st
PBUs
2
571
st
Receptions Allowed
16
Rank
642
nd
Total Snaps
290
732
nd
Run Defense Snaps
112
105
th
Pass Rush Snaps
14
594
th
Coverage Snaps
164