Get to know Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic four-star safety Blaine Bradford, who signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.
Height, Weight: 6-1, 207
247Sports Composite Ranking: Bradford is the No. 71 player in the country, the No. 7 safety and the No. 3 player in Louisiana.
Commitment Date: Bradford committed to Ohio State on March 31, 2025.
Other Offers: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Grambling State, Houston, LSU, Marshall, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, Stanford, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Tulane, USC, Vanderbilt
How He Did In High School: Bradford missed the majority of his sophomore season with a PCL injury, but returned in the championship game to help Baton Rouge Catholic claim the Division I select state championship. He broke out for the Bears as a junior, recording 53 tackles and one blocked kick, while Baton Rouge Catholic went 11-1 on its way to the semifinals of the playoffs.
Where He Fits In 2026: With star free safety Caleb Downs slated to become a top 10 pick in the NFL draft in April 2026, Bradford would have a legitimate chance to earn a starting safety spot as a freshman. However, he would have to battle with returnees Faheem Delane and Leroy Roker III as well as Malik Hartford if he remains a Buckeye after redshirting this season.
