Gene Bradley

Gene Edward Bradley (born November 26, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for two seasons with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft but spent two seasons on injured reserve and never played in a regular-season NFL game. He played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Early life and college Gene Edward Bradley was born on November 26, 1957, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He attended Nettleton High School in Jonesboro. Bradley was inducted into the Arkansas State Hall of Honor in 2009.

Professional career Despite his relatively poor college statistics, Bradley was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round, with the 37th overall pick, of the 1980 NFL draft. Bradley was released by the Bills on September 6, 1982.

Bradley played in three games for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League in 1983, recording seven completions on 19 passing attempts for 81 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He played in eight games, starting two, for the Generals in 1983, completing 26 of 59 passes (44.1%) for 275 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while also rushing for 53 yards and one touchdown.