Lynn Bradford

Lynn Bradford is an American former professional football player who played four seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Detroit Drive and Tampa Bay Storm. He played college football at Prairie View A&M University.

Early life Bradford played college football for the Prairie View A&M Panthers of Prairie View A&M University.

Professional career Bradford played in all four games for the Detroit Drive of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1989, recording 19 carries for 96 yards and two touchdowns, two receptions for 16 yards and one touchdown, 12 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, 0.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and two pass breakups. He was a fullback/linebacker during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules. Bradford was named first-team All-Arena for his performance during the 1989 season. He appeared in six games in 1990, totaling 32 rushes for 145 yards and four touchdowns, one catch for seven yards, six solo tackles, eight assisted tackles, one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick.

In February 1991, Bradford was selected by the New York/New Jersey Knights of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in the 1991 WLAF draft as a running back. On March 11, 1991, it was reported that he had been waived.

Bradford played in eight games for the Tampa Bay Storm of the AFL in 1991, accumulating 61 rushing attempts for 261 yards and seven touchdowns, four receptions for 23 yards, 32 solo tackles, six assisted tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one pass breakup, and one blocked kick. This was Bradford's third straight ArenaBowl victory. He felt a burning sensation after the tackle and played the remainder of the game, but could not move his neck after the contest. Bradford later served as an assistant football coach at several high schools in Florida.