Smiley Bradford

2024 / AS A FRESHMAN • Appeared in five games with four starts • Credited with 17 tackles • Recorded a career-high six tackles vs. No. 2 Oregon (Oct. 18) • Had five tackles vs. No. 4 Penn State (Nov. 16) PREP • Three-star recruit, No. 15 in the state per Rivals • Tabbed as the No. 42 safety in the class by Rivals • Reached three Illinois Class 6A State Finals, winning the a championship in 2022 • Recorded 93 tackles (66 solo) as a senior in 2023 to earn first team all-state honors • Made 110 tackles with a trio of sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception as a junior in 2022 • Recorded 110 tackles, one sack, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a sophomore in 2021 • No. 6 on the 2023 Post-Dispatch Super 30 list • Team captain PERSONAL • Full Name: LeonTre Edward Bradford • Birthdate: Dec. 11, 2005 • Parents: Trina Steeples and Leland Bradford • Siblings: Destiny, Diearra, Leland, Landon and Laila • Major: General Communication