Sam Bradford

Professional football quarterback Sam Bradford plays for the St. Louis Rams in the National Football League. Bradford, who played college football with the Oklahoma Sooners, was selected first overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. Bradford also won the 2008 Heisman Trophy. He also won the Davey O'Brien award in 2008, given to the top collegiate quarerback.rticleid=20081212_92_B1_Olhmur200895 Bradford is Winner of O'Brien QB Award]

Bradford is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He went to Putnam City North High School, where he was ranked 17th quarterback for his year. He also played basketball in high school and averaged a double double. He was named the starting quarterback for the Sooners in 2007.http://www.sambradford.org/ He completed 36 touchdown passes in his freshman year, which is the NCAA record.http://www.sambradford.org/sam-bradford-biography.php

On March 29, 2010, Sam Bradford played his first game since he had reconstructive surgery on his right shoulder in October of 2009. He completed 49 out of 50 passes. After posting impressive stats on pro day, Bradford was selected first overall by the Saint Louis Rams in the 2010 NFL Draft.http://www.cardboardconnection.com/sports/sam-bradford-impresses-at-sooners-pro-day

On January 14, 2009, Bradford announced that he would stay with the Sooners for his senior season in 2009, rather than declaring eligible for the NFL draft.CBSSports.com: Heisman Winner Bradford Will Return to Oklahoma

According to ESPN, Bradford strained his throwing shoulder during Oklahoma's 13-14 loss to BYU on September 5, 2009.espn.go.com: [1]

In 2008, Bradford led the Sooners to a 9-1 start to the season. Their only loss came in week seven, as they fell to the then-top ranked Texas Longhorns in the annual Red River Rivalry. During a November 8, 2008, game, Bradford recorded 320 yards for four touchdowns. This brought his career total to 461 completions, an Oklahoma record.ESPN.com: Bradford Plays Field as Oklahoma Zaps Texas A&M

Bradford was redshirted during his first year, then made his debut with the Sooners in 2007. He passed for 36 touchdowns, setting a NCAA record for a freshman. Bradford was honored as an All-American by The Sporting News and Rivals.com. He was also named the Big 12 Player of the Year by CollegeFootballNews.com, The Sporting News Freshman of the Year and was nominated for the Manning Award, given to the top collegiate quarterback in the NCAA.Oklahoma Sooners Official Athletic Site: Sam Bradford