Carter Bradley


Carter Roy Bradley is an American professional football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He played college football for the Toledo Rockets and South Alabama Jaguars before playing professional football for the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. He is the son of Gus Bradley.

Early life and high school

Bradley was born in Fargo, North Dakota, but attended high school in Jacksonville, Florida at Providence School. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Toledo over offers from Colorado State, East Carolina, FIU, Florida Atlantic, Georgia State, Indiana, Louisville, Ole Miss, Pitt, Rutgers, South Florida, Temple, West Virginia, Western Michigan, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

College career

Toledo

Bradley appeared in three games during his true freshman year and completed all three of his pass attempts for 52 yards. He then redshirted after suffering a torn labrum during a spring practice. During his redshirt freshman season, he started in the regular season finale game and completed 15 of his 23 passes for 121 yards. He was then named Academic All-MAC. In the 2020 season, he had the third-highest passing efficiency in the MAC Conference with 164.1 and seventh in passing yards per game with 212.3 passing yards. He was named Academic All-MAC for the second year in a row and was also a nominee for Academic All-America. On November 29, 2021, it was announced that Bradley would be entering the transfer portal.

South Alabama

On December 14, 2021, Bradley announced that he would be transferring to South Alabama. In 2022, Bradley set school records by completing 3,326 total passing yards, 276 total completions, and 28 touchdowns. He was ranked 22nd in passing touchdowns and 25th in passing yards nationally. He was named to the Manning Star of the Week list after his game in Week 2 against Central Michigan.
On January 2, 2024, Bradley announced that he would be declaring for the 2024 NFL draft.

College statistics

Professional career

Las Vegas Raiders

Bradley signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024. He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. Bradley was promoted to the active roster on December 10.
On July 14, 2025, Bradley was waived by the Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers

On July 31, 2025, Bradley signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived/injured on August 25.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 30, 2025, Bradley was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 12, 2026.

Personal life

Bradley is the son of San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley.