Similar to fellow 2025 transfer Caleb Medford, Jerand Bradley also played his high school football in Texas. A product of Desoto High School in South Dallas, Bradley was a composite three-star recruit, with ESPN ranking him as a four-star talent. He was the 78th-best wide receiver nationally and the 82nd-best player in Texas for the 2021 recruiting class. Bradley received numerous high-major offers, including from Wisconsin, Nebraska, Arkansas, Baylor, and SMU, ultimately choosing to sign with Texas Tech.
Bradley’s high school career showcased why his demand outpaced his mid-three-star ranking. As a senior, he posted 57 receptions for 784 yards and eight touchdowns, standing out as a 6’5”, 200-pound receiver with the physical traits of a prototypical wide receiver.
Known for his ability to make plays after the catch, he was a key red-zone threat and earned All-District-6A honors, third-team All-State recognition, and a spot in the Under Armour All-America Game. Earlier in his career, Bradley also impressed at John Paul II High School in Plano, where he posted eye-popping stats as a junior with 96 receptions, 1,522 yards, and 21 touchdowns.
After red shirting his freshman year at Texas Tech in 2021, Bradley made a significant impact in his redshirt freshman season in 2022, leading the Red Raiders in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. He became a star with a breakout performance against Oklahoma, totaling 173 yards and a touchdown.
His strong 2022 season earned him recognition as an honorable mention All-Big 12 and second-team Freshman All-American. However, his 2023 season was underwhelming, as Texas Tech’s passing game struggled after a season-ending injury to starting quarterback Tyler Shough. As a result, Bradley entered the transfer portal at the end of the 2023 season.
Bradley transferred to Boston College in 2024, hoping for a larger role, but his time there was disappointing. He only recorded six receptions during the season, and with the quarterback situation at Boston College unsettled, he decided to enter the transfer portal once again. This time, he found a new home at Kansas State, where he reunites with former Texas Tech head coach Matt Wells. Standing at 6’5” and 220 pounds, Bradley brings a powerful, versatile presence to the Wildcats’ receiving corps.
Known for his physicality and ability to break tackles after the catch, Bradley is expected to be an immediate contributor and a key weapon in Kansas State’s offense, especially in the boundary position. His addition, alongside other transfers like Jaron Tibbs, should help improve Kansas State’s passing game, and his excellent downfield blocking will contribute to the Wildcats’ run game as well.
