James Bradberry was drafted No. 62 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Samford. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 31 · #62 overall
James Bradberry Samford Draft
James Bradberry was drafted No. 62 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Samford. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 462nd at Samford
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How James Bradberry came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Samford
Southern at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 211 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 125 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 462nd among Samford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1635% of career value
- Final season
- 20237 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of James Bradberry.
Alabama
Ohio State
Georgia Tech
Middle Tennessee · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Bradberry in the 2016 NFL Draft
James Bradberry is a Cornerback out of Samford selected No. 62 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Samford has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 2006.
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 James Bradberry drafted?
James Bradberry was selected No. 62 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/james-bradberry.
What college did James Bradberry play for?
James Bradberry played college football at Samford in the Southern. See every Samford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/samford-bulldogs.
How did James Bradberry's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/james-bradberry.