Paul Bradford was drafted No. 146 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Portland State. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 15
- Career AV
- 29th at Portland State
The pick
How Paul Bradford came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 29th among Portland State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19970 years after the draft
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Paul Bradford.
North Carolina
Tennessee
Southern Illinois
Miami
Other DB picks from Portland State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paul Bradford in the 1997 NFL Draft
Paul Bradford is a Defensive back out of Portland State selected No. 146 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Portland State has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Paul Bradford drafted?
Paul Bradford was selected No. 146 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/paul-bradford.
What college did Paul Bradford play for?
Paul Bradford played college football at Portland State in the Big Sky. See every Portland State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/portland-state-vikings.
How did Paul Bradford's NFL career turn out?
15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/paul-bradford.