Professional football quarterback Bruce Gradkowski plays in the National Football League for the Oakland Raiders.

Gradkowski was released by the Cleveland Browns on February 10, 2009, and immediately picked up by the Oakland Raiders.San Francisco Chronicle: Raiders add QB Gradkowski

Prior to playing in the NFL, Gradkowski played college football with the Toledo Rockets in the NCAA. He set school records, including for the most touchdowns in a season at 29 and the most passing yards in a season at 3,518. In 2006, Gradkowski was drafted 195th overall in the NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Gradkowski made his professional debut the Buccaneers in 2006, starting in 11 games and recording 1,661 yards for nine touchdowns. He only saw action in four games in 2007, then was waived by the Buccaneers in May of 2008. Gradkowski was claimed by the St. Louis Rams, but cut before the 2008 season began.NFL.com: Bruce Gradkowski

Gradkowski signed with the Browns on December 2, 2008, after Browns' quarterbacks Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson were injured. He started for the Browns in the 2008 season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 28, 2008.The Sports Network: Gradkowski Will Start Under Center Against Steelers

• Mahalo's Guide to the Oakland Raiders
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 220
  • Rookie Year: 2006

• January 27, 1983: Born

• 2002: College football debut with the University of Toledo

• 2006: Drafted in the 6th round, 194th overall in the NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• 2006: Signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• 2008: Waived by the Buccaneers, claimed by the St. Louis Rams

• 2008: Cut by the Rams, signed with the Cleveland Browns

• 2009: Released by the Browns, claimed by the Oakland Raiders