CLEVELAND, Tennessee -- While many view Christmas break as a time to spend with loved ones and to relax a little, the month of December has been a little different for Antonio Bradford.
The former Cleveland High School football product has been on the road hunting for a few good men to bring to Tennessee State’s football program.
“I have a huge recruiting area that covers the Chattanooga area, South Alabama, South Georgia and the Panhandle of Florida,” said Bradford, who is a tight end and offensive line coach as well as run game coordinator for the Tigers. “I have been on the road the whole month, so at times it feels like you are a truck driver.
“However, the process of being able to recruit a kid, bring him in to make an impact on your program, while at the same time being able to make an impact on their life, is all worth it.”
As a part of the country’s first Early Signing Period, TSU landed six official signatures this Wednesday.
Representing a program that has had 114 players selected in the NFL Draft, including seven first round selections, Bradford has not had a hard time selling the Tigers who play Division I football in the Ohio Valley conference.
“TSU is a prestigious school,” said Bradford. “There are many successful alum that have paved the way so those behind them can come in and be successful. Our school has sent a lot of talent to the NFL, and we have four to five possible NFL guys this year.”
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