Darius Bradwell (born May 15, 1997) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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College career

Bradwell was a member of the

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for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 2,062 yards and 17 touchdowns on 289 carries.

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

Bradwell was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the

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the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 for the team's week 2 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was elevated again on September 26 for the week 3 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 5, 2021. On August 31, 2021, Bradwell was waived by the Chargers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

Carolina Panthers

On January 15, 2022, Bradwell signed a reserve/future contract with the

. He was waived on August 14, 2022.

St Louis BattleHawks

On January 1, 2023, Bradwell was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 12th round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft.

Seattle Sea Dragons

Bradwell was placed on the reserve list by the

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on March 6, 2023, and released on April 21.

References

External links

Tulane Green Wave bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bradwell, Darius 1997 births Living people Players of American football from Tallahassee, Florida American football running backs Tulane Green Wave football players Los Angeles Chargers players Carolina Panthers players St. Louis Battlehawks players Seattle Sea Dragons players