Garrett Bradbury is an American football center who, as of March 2025, plays for the New England Patriots in the NFL. Born on June 20, 1995, in Charlotte, North Carolina, he stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 300 pounds.
Early Life and Education
Bradbury attended Charlotte Christian School in his hometown, where he played both tight end and defensive lineman in high school.
He then played college football at North Carolina State University, transitioning from tight end to center in 2017. In 2018, he won the Rimington Trophy, awarded to the nation’s top center, and was named a consensus All-American.
Professional Career
The Minnesota Vikings selected Bradbury with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He started all 92 regular-season and playoff games during his six seasons with the Vikings. In March 2023, he signed a three-year, $15.7 million contract extension with Minnesota. However, after the Vikings signed center Ryan Kelly in March 2025, they released Bradbury due to salary cap considerations.
Recent Developments
On March 18, 2025, the New England Patriots signed Bradbury to a two-year contract reportedly worth up to $12 million, with $3.8 million guaranteed. This move came five days after the Patriots released longtime starting center David Andrews.
Bradbury’s experience is expected to strengthen the Patriots’ offensive line, particularly in run blocking. However, concerns have been raised about his pass protection, as he allowed 37 pressures in the 2024 season.