The Eagles selected their second linebacker of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday, picking Temple's Shaun Bradley with the 196th pick (6th round).
Bradley stands 6-foot-1, 235 pounds and ran a 4.51 40 at the NFL Combine. A four-year player at Temple, Bradley finished with 255 tackles, 22 tackles for a loss, two sacks and three interceptions in 42 games.
The Eagles have a major need at linebacker, as Nigel Bradham was released and Kamu Grugier-Hill signed with the Miami Dolphins. Bradley will be able to come in and compete for playing time right away, but is a good enough athlete that he should be able to contribute on special teams right away.
Scouting Report:
Via NFL.com: Undersized inside linebacker better-suited at the WILL spot in a 3-4, where he can be protected by size around him. He has enough speed and nose for the football to find work on this level, but it may not translate to success in the pros due to his lack of traits and plus speed. He's not twitchy or athletic enough to get away without top-notch instincts and recognition. He's just average in those areas. He loves football. The intangibles and special teams production could give him a shot.
Career Highlights, via Eagles:
- Appeared in 50 career games as a four-year player at Temple, totaling 256 tackles, 22 TFLs, eight PBUs, three INTs, three FFs, two sacks and one FR
2019 HIGHLIGHTS (SENIOR)
- Was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List (Maxwell Football Club Defensive Player of the Year) and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List (Football Writers Association of America Defensive Player of the Year)
- Started all 13 games and recorded 87 total tackles, eight TFLs, three PBUs, one FF and one FR
2018 HIGHLIGHTS (JUNIOR)
- Earned All-ECAC honorable mention and Phil Steele All-AAC second-team honors
- Tallied 78 total tackles (second on team), four TFLs, three PBUs, two INTs and one sack in 13 starts
2017 HIGHLIGHTS (SOPHOMORE)
- Named to the ECAC All-East first-team after starting all 13 games and leading the team in total tackles (85) and finishing fourth in TFLs (10). Also contributed two PBUs, one sack, one INT and one FF
2016 HIGHLIGHTS (FRESHMAN)
- Appeared in 11 games, registering six tackles and one FF
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
- Earned first-team all-county honors as a senior at Rancocas Valley HS (Mt. Holly, NJ) after rushing for 1,467 yards (188 carries) and 22 TDs
- Lettered in basketball and track & field
PERSONAL
- Son to Ashley (biological mother) and Jamar Smith, and Lydia and Marcus Bradley (biological father)
- Father, Marcus, played junior college football
- Has four siblings: sisters Gianna Smith and Genesys Smith, and brothers Cameron Bradley and Alex Bradley
- Majored in adult and organizational development
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