Interview: 4-Star 2021 WR Jerand Bradley Picks Back Up Roasting Texas Secondaries
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
The 2018 Texas high school football season gave rise to a receiving talent with unlimited potential. On passing downs, easy to guess that every defensive back in TAPPS who had to line up against Jerand Bradley was nervous, to say the least. The 6-5, 195-pound, target was a play making machine for John Paull II hauling in 45 passes for 866 yards with eight scores posted. His junior campaign has started off much the same way hauling in five passes for 159 yards with four touchdowns in one half of work helping his Cardinals squad to a 49-19 win over Krum.
Bradley’s ability to keep the chains moving and work the red zone has caught a lot of next level attention with 16 offers dropped to date. For an update on his recruiting process and start to his junior season, Bradley and I caught up for a quick interview.
*Click link for March 5, 2019, RNG interview with Jerand Bradley
Interview
Jerand, all the work put into the offseason was put to the test in a winning way on Friday taking down Krum 49-19. How did it feel to be back on the field getting after it?
“It felt amazing to be back on the field especially after a great offseason. I felt like a whole new player.”
The victory produced a big scoring margin, but how did the team look overall?
“Overall, the team looked solid. Our defense is super good and the offense has weapons all over. We still need to improve on areas but were a whole new team, especially with our great coaching staff.”
How did the opening game go for you?
“I had five receptions for 159 yards with four touchdowns. I only played in the first half.”
Which areas did you focus on this summer to prepare for your junior season?
“I focused on everything pretty much – speed, strength, routes, and quickness.”
Where are you seeing the biggest improvements?
“I’m seeing improvements in basically all the stuff I worked on in the off-season.”
Which schools are showing recruiting interest but have not offered?
“Right now, Texas, Michigan State, Oregon, Cal, TCU, Texas A&M and Notre Dame are showing interest.”
How many offers do you have now?
“I have 16 offers.”
Bradley’s Offer Sheet (16): Arkansas, Colorado, Houston, Howard, Illinois State, Iowa State, Kansas, Liberty, Louisiana Tech, Nebraska, Purdue, Rutgers, Texas Tech, Tulane, Texas-San Antonio, and William and Mary
Did you visit any schools this summer?
“I visited TCU, Texas A&M, Houston, UTSA (Texas-San Antonio), Kansas, and Texas Tech.”
Do you have any planned visits for this fall?
“I may go up to some schools to watch a few games.”
The team has a bye this week and then travel to Dallas Christian, what kind of game are you expecting against the Chargers (1-0)?
“I’m expecting a physical and fun game, because I know a lot of their players and I know they’re going to come at us ready to compete.”
What are some of the other games you and the team are hyped to play this season?
“We’re ready and hyped for every game we have ahead.”
Jerand, thanks for your time today and good luck with the rest of the season.
“Thank you.”
Photo credit: Bradely family; Jerand Bradley at Texas Tech