He could be a quality starter at guard in waiting, but since he didn't play many snaps at the college level, he will be one of the biggest unknowns heading into training camp in August with questions persisting about his pro-readiness. What to Expect in 2023: In terms of potential, Bradford joins the Seahawks with no shortage of upside due to his massive size, plus-athleticism, and physicality in the trenches. Worst-Case Scenario: Coming into the league still a bit untested after only starting one season at LSU, Bradford's fundamentals remain a work in progress and don't do him any favors going against NFL competition as he endures plenty of growing pains in the preseason, particularly in pass protection, leading to Haynes maintaining the starting job throughout the 2023 season. Leaving a strong impression in a top-30 visit with the organization on top of his stellar athletic testing at the combine, the Seahawks selected him with the 108th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, presenting a prime opportunity for him to compete for early playing time.īest-Case Scenario: Taking to line coach Andy Dickerson's teaching and rapidly improving, Bradford quickly gains ground on Phil Haynes after opening his first training camp with the second-team offense, eventually jumping his veteran counterpart on the depth chart for Seattle's preseason finale and joining fellow guard Damien Lewis as the latest LSU alum to win a starting job at guard on day one. Opting to bypass his final year of eligibility, Bradford declared for the NFL Draft and put on a show at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, posting an outstanding 1.74 10-yard split in the 40-yard dash and a 30-inch vertical jump at north of 330 pounds.
But he finally vaulted into the starting lineup as a redshirt junior in 2022 and made the most of his opportunity, opening up big holes as a road grader in the run game and allowing just 12 pressures against top-flight competition at right guard and right tackle. Taking his talents to the SEC from tiny Muskegon, Michigan, Bradford didn't see much action in his first three college seasons at LSU, logging a grand total of 288 offensive snaps during that span. 2022 Stats*: Four sacks allowed, 12 quarterback pressures
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