Sam Bradford

Sam Bradford, born on November eighth, nineteen eighty-seven, is a former American professional football player who made his mark as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. His journey began at Putnam City North High School, where he excelled not only in football but also in basketball and golf. As a senior in two thousand five, he showcased his talent by throwing for two thousand twenty-nine yards and seventeen touchdowns over twelve games.

Despite not being heavily recruited out of high school, Bradford accepted a scholarship to the University of Oklahoma. After a redshirt season in two thousand six, he burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman, throwing for three thousand one hundred twenty-one yards and thirty-six touchdowns. His remarkable performance in two thousand eight earned him the prestigious Heisman Trophy, making him only the second sophomore to achieve this honor. That season, he led the highest-scoring offense in NCAA history, passing for four thousand seven hundred twenty yards and fifty touchdowns, while also contributing five rushing touchdowns.

Bradford declared for the NFL draft after the two thousand nine season and was selected first overall by the St. Louis Rams in the two thousand ten draft. He made an immediate impact, setting the record for the most completions by a rookie in NFL history, which earned him the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. In two thousand fifteen, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he set career highs in passing yards, completion percentage, and yards per attempt.

After his time with the Eagles, Bradford joined the Minnesota Vikings, stepping in as a starter following a significant injury to Teddy Bridgewater. He later signed with the Arizona Cardinals in two thousand eighteen, starting three games before being replaced by rookie Josh Rosen and ultimately released.