Bradley McDougald
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Bradley McDougald
| image = Bradley McDougald 2021 09-19.jpg
| caption = McDougald with the Tennessee Titans in 2021
| current_team =
| number = 48, 49, 30, 22
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=y|1990|11|15}}
| birth_place = Dublin, Ohio, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 215
| high_school = Dublin Scioto (Dublin, Ohio)
| college = Kansas
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams = * Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2013}})
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2021}})
| highlights = * Second-team All-Big 12 (2012)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 492
| statlabel2 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue2 = 4
| statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue3 = 4
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 43
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 10
| pfr = McDoBr01
}}
Bradley McDougald (born November 15, 1990) is an American former professional football safety. He played college football at Kansas and was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as undrafted free agent in 2013. He has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars.
College career
McDougald originally committed to Ohio State University out of Dublin Scioto High School as a wide receiver, but changed his commitment to the University of Kansas. Following his sophomore year, McDougald switched permanently to safety.
File:Bradley McDougald (121113-F-GY869-172) (cropped).jpg in 2012]]
Professional career
McDougald attended the NFL Scouting Combine and completed all of the combine and positional drills. His overall combine performance was underwhelming and described as rough.{{Cite web |last=Culley |first=Stephen |date=February 10, 2017 |title=Could S Bradley McDougald be a 2017 NFL free agent target for the Bills? |url=https://www.billswire.usatoday.com/2017/02/10/could-s-bradley-mcdougald-be-a-2017-nfl-free-agent-target-for-the-bills/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211220206/http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/02/10/could-s-bradley-mcdougald-be-a-2017-nfl-free-agent-target-for-the-bills/ |archive-date=February 11, 2017 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=Bills Wire|publisher=USA Today}} On March 15, 2013, McDougald participated at Illinois' pro day and attempted to improve his 40-yard dash (4.51s), 20-yard dash (2.62s), 10-yard dash (1.63s), vertical jump (33"), and short shuttle (4.33s). At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, McDougald was projected to be a seventh round pick or priority undrafted free agent. He was ranked as the 12th best free safety in the draft by DraftScout.com.{{cite web |title=Bradley McDougald, DS #12 FS, Illinois |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729230544/https://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89693&draftyear=2013&genpos=FS |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0 1/4
| weight = 215
| dash = 4.51
| ten split = 1.63
| twenty split = 2.62
| shuttle = 4.33
| cone drill = 7.07
| vertical = 34.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 2
| bench = 19
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 32 1/2
| hand span = 9 1/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/bradley-mcdougald/32004d43-4472-2675-dbf0-4e73e5494756|title=Bradley McDougald Draft and Combine Prospect Profile|work=National Football League|access-date=May 1, 2013}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=89693&DraftYear=2013 |title=Brad McDougald, Illinois, FS, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=October 16, 2021}}
}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
==2013: Rookie year==
On April 29, 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs signed McDougald to a three-year, $1.48 million contract after he went undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Chiefs Agree to Terms with 13 Rookie Free Agents|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Agree-to-Terms-with-13-Rookie-Free-Agents/894184a2-8925-4158-90ef-f6d9fb072b9d|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=May 1, 2013|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107014322/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Agree-to-Terms-with-13-Rookie-Free-Agents/894184a2-8925-4158-90ef-f6d9fb072b9d|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=Overthecap.com: Bradley McDougald contract |url=https://overthecap.com/player/bradley-mcdougald/2516 |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=overthecap.com}}
Throughout training camp, McDougald competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against Quintin Demps, Husain Abdullah, Otha Foster, Tysyn Hartman, Greg Castillo, and Malcolm Bronson.{{cite web |title=Did the Kansas City Chiefs improve? S edition |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2013/7/16/4527668/did-the-kansas-city-chiefs-improve-s-edition |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=arrowheadpride.com |author=Thorman, Joel |date=July 16, 2013}} McDougald had an impressive performance throughout the preseason and made 13 combined tackles (11 solo) and a pass deflection. On September 1, 2013, McDougald was released by the Kansas City Chiefs, but was re-signed two days later. Head coach Andy Reid named McDougald the fifth safety on the Chiefs' depth chart, behind Eric Berry, Kendrick Lewis, Husain Abdullah, and Quintin Demps.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart: 09/05/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/150/KC |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}
On September 16, 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs waived McDougald and re-signed him to the practice squad two days later.{{cite web|title=Chiefs Release S Bradley McDougald|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Release-S-Bradley-McDougald/3a52fd21-9101-4c2a-8caf-a7236db35bf0|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 16, 2013|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225131907/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Release-S-Bradley-McDougald/3a52fd21-9101-4c2a-8caf-a7236db35bf0|archive-date=February 25, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Chiefs Makes Change to Practice Squad Roster|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Makes-Change-to-Practice-Squad-Roster/01cb7470-698f-4f43-afae-157e49ea004d|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=September 13, 2013|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225131913/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Makes-Change-to-Practice-Squad-Roster/01cb7470-698f-4f43-afae-157e49ea004d|archive-date=February 25, 2017|url-status=dead}} On October 12, 2013, he was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster.{{cite web|title=Chiefs Elevate McDougald, Place Kelce on IR|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Elevate-McDougald-Place-Kelce-on-IR/66b4ea50-35e7-48ca-893f-4a7354311c4e|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=October 12, 2013|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170225131910/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Elevate-McDougald-Place-Kelce-on-IR/66b4ea50-35e7-48ca-893f-4a7354311c4e|archive-date=February 25, 2017|url-status=dead}} The following day, McDougald made his professional regular season debut in the Chiefs' Week 3 victory against the Oakland Raiders. On November 5, 2013, McDougald was waived by the Chiefs.{{cite web|title=Chiefs Activate Commings from IR, Waive McDougald|url=http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Activate-Commings-from-IR-Waive-McDougald/265754b0-9080-4393-8ff0-a61344ef8b90|author=Ferrin, Reid|website=Chiefs.com|date=November 5, 2013|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020417/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Activate-Commings-from-IR-Waive-McDougald/265754b0-9080-4393-8ff0-a61344ef8b90|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=dead}} McDougald was inactive as a healthy scratch for five games and only appeared in one game during his stint with the Kansas City Chiefs.
=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=
On November 7, 2013, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed McDougald off of waivers.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=November 6, 2013 |title=Bucs place Jeff Demps on IR, claim Bradley McDougald off waivers |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bucs-place-jeff-demps-on-ir-claim-bradley-mcdougald-off-waivers |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} The Buccaneers claimed him after starting free safety Dashon Goldson sustained a knee injury and was inactive for two games (Weeks 8–9).{{cite web |title=Dashon Goldson injury: Buccaneers safety out vs. Seahawks |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/2/5059622/dashon-goldson-out-buccaneers-seahawks |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=sbnation.com |author=Brady, James |date=November 2, 2013}} Head coach Greg Schiano named McDougald the backup free safety behind Kelcie McCray upon joining the Buccaneers.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Depth Chart: 12/01/2013 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/153/TB |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}} McDougald appeared in three games with the Buccaneers and appeared primarily on special teams. He was inactive as a healthy scratch for five of the seven regular season games.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Bradley McDougald (2013) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleymcdougald/2539243/gamelogs?season=2013 |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On December 30, 2013, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Greg Schiano and general manager Mark Dominik after they finished with a 4–12 record in 2013.{{cite web |title=Greg Schiano, GM Mark Dominik fired by Buccaneers |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/greg-schiano-gm-mark-dominik-fired-by-buccaneers-0ap2000000307039 |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Rosenthal, Greg |date=December 30, 2013}}
==2014==
During training camp, McDougald competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against Kelcie McCray and Keith Tandy.{{cite web |title=Buccaneers trade for guard Rishaw Johnson, send Kelcie McCray to the Chiefs |url=https://www.bucsnation.com/2014/8/21/6053801/buccaneers-trade-for-guard-rishaw-johnson-send-kelcie-mccray-to-the |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=bucsnation.com |author=Howell, Leo |date=August 21, 2014}} Head coach Lovie Smith named McDougald the backup strong safety to start the regular season, behind Mark Barron.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Depth Chart: 10/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/164/TB |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}
On September 18, 2014, McDougald made one solo tackle during a 56–14 loss at the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. McDougald made his first career regular season tackle on running back Devonta Freeman after a three-yard gain in the fourth quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 3-2014: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014091800/2014/REG3/buccaneers@falcons |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On October 28, 2014, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded starting strong safety Mark Barron to the St. Louis Rams for a fourth and a sixth round pick in the 2015 NFL draft. McDougald remained the backup strong safety behind Major Wright after the Buccaneers traded Mark Barron.{{cite web |title=Buccaneers trade safety Mark Barron to Rams for picks |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000419401/article/buccaneers-trade-safety-mark-barron-to-rams-for-picks |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029034101/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000419401/article/buccaneers-trade-safety-mark-barron-to-rams-for-picks |url-status=live |archive-date=October 29, 2014 |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Sessler, Marc |date=October 28, 2014}} On November 30, 2014, McDougald earned his first career start after Major Wright injured his ribs and was inactive.{{cite web |title=Buccaneers vs. Packers Injuries: Major Wright out, Clinton McDonald, Mason Foster questionable |url=https://www.bucsnation.com/2014/12/19/7422805/buccaneers-vs-packers-injuries-major-wright-out-clinton-mcdonald |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=bucsnation.com |author=Philipse, Sanders |date=December 19, 2014}} He made four solo tackles during the Buccaneers' 14–13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13. In Week 15, he collected a season-high 15 combined tackles (11 solo) during a 19–17 loss at the Carolina Panthers. On December 28, 2014, McDougald recorded four combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and made his first career interception in a 23–20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 17. McDougald intercepted a pass by Saints' quarterback Drew Brees.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 17-2014: New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014122810/2014/REG17/saints@buccaneers |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the 2014 season with 50 combined tackles (40 solo), seven pass deflections, and an interception in 15 games and five starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Bradley McDougald (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleymcdougald/2539243/careerstats |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
==2015==
On March 5, 2015, the Buccaneers extended a restricted free agent tender offers to McDougald.{{cite web |title=Jenkins, Lansanah, McDougald Re-Signed |url=http://knockoutradio.com/jenkins-lansanah-mcdougald-re-signed/ |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=knockoutradio.com |date=March 6, 2015}} The Buccaneers signed McDougald to a one-year, $585,000 contract.{{cite web|title=Buccaneers re-sign Bradley McDougald, Danny Lansanah and Mike Jenkins|url=http://www.bucsnation.com/2015/3/5/8158067/buccaneers-re-sign-bradley-mcdougald-danny-lansanah-and-mike-jenkins|author=Philipse, Sander|website=BucsNation.com|date=March 5, 2015|access-date=February 24, 2017}}
During training camp, McDougald competed to be the starting free safety against Chris Conte.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=March 11, 2015 |title=Bucs set to release Dashon Goldson, sign Chris Conte |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bucs-set-to-release-dashon-goldson-sign-chris-conte-0ap3000000478355 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Head coach Lovie Smith named McDougald the starting free safety to begin the 2015 regular season, alongside strong safety Major Wright.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Depth Chart: 10/01/2015 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/TB |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}
On October 11, 2015, McDougald recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made an interception during a 38–31 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. McDougald intercepted a pass by Jaguars' quarterback Blake Bortles, that was originally intended for tight end Marcedes Lewis, during the second quarter.{{cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 5-2015: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015101104/2015/REG5/jaguars@buccaneers |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In Week 16, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (ten solo) in the Buccaneers' 26–21 loss to the Chicago Bears.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Bradley McDougald (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleymcdougald/2539243/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the 2015 season with 87 combined tackles (67 solo), four pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 15 starts.
==2016==
On January 6, 2016, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Lovie Smith after they finished with a 6–10 record in 2015.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=January 6, 2016 |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers fire Lovie Smith |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tampa-bay-buccaneers-fire-lovie-smith-0ap3000000618589 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} On March 9, 2016, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers assigned a second round tender to McDougald as a restricted free agent.{{cite web |title=Buccaneers tender Bradley McDougald, Jacquies Smith, three others |url=https://www.bucsnation.com/2016/3/9/11185890/buccaneers-tender-bradley-mcdougald-jacquies-smith-three-others |access-date=July 30, 2018 |author=Philipse, Sanders |date=March 9, 2016}} On April 5, 2016, McDougald accepted his one-year, $2.55 million restricted free agent tender.{{cite web|title=McDougald, DePaola Sign Tenders|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/McDougald-DePaola-Sign-Tenders/e09f81b4-0b4c-4257-ba22-51b526d0a460|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=April 5, 2016|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107031606/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/McDougald-DePaola-Sign-Tenders/e09f81b4-0b4c-4257-ba22-51b526d0a460|archive-date=November 7, 2017|url-status=dead}}
The Buccaneers promoted offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter to head coach and hired former Atlanta Falcons' head coach Mike Smith as their defensive coordinator. McDougald entered training camp slated as the starting free safety. Head coach Dirk Koetter officially named McDougald the starting free safety to start the season, alongside strong safety Chris Conte.{{cite web |title=Buccaneers'2016 depth chart: Vernon Hargreaves shares starting job |url=https://www.bucsnation.com/2016/9/6/12814072/buccaneers-2016-depth-chart-vernon-hargreaves-shares-starting-job |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=bucsnation.com |author=Philipse, Sanders |date=September 6, 2016}}
In Week 4, he collected a season-high eight solo tackles during a 27–7 loss to the Denver Broncos. On October 23, 2016, McDougald recorded seven combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made an interception in the Buccaneers' 34–17 victory at the San Francisco 49ers. The following week, he tied his season-high of eight solo tackles and broke up a pass during a 30–24 loss to the Oakland Raiders in Week 8.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Bradley McDougald (2016) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/bradleymcdougald/2539243/gamelogs?season=2016 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He started in all 16 games in 2016 and made a career-high 91 combined tackles (79 solo), ten pass deflections, and two interceptions. Defensive coordinator Mike Smith installed a multiple coverage defense that required McDougald to play both strong safety and free safety. Pro Football Focus gave McDougald an overall grade of 79.0 in 2016.{{cite web | last=Kosko | first=John | title=Top 10 under-the-radar players about to hit free agency | website=PFF | date=2017-01-18 | url=https://www.pff.com/news/pro-top-10-under-the-radar-players-about-to-hit-free-agency | access-date=2024-12-29}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
==2017==
On March 22, 2017, the Seattle Seahawks signed McDougald to a one-year, $2 million contract with $750,000 guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=2017-03-22 |title=Bradley McDougald chooses a one-year deal with Seahawks |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bradley-mcdougald-chooses-a-one-year-deal-with-seahawks |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}{{cite web |title=Seahawks agree to one-year deal with safety Bradley McDougald |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18976613/seattle-seahawks-agree-one-year-deal-safety-bradley-mcdougald |access-date=July 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |author=Kapadeia, Shia |date=March 22, 2017}}
Head coach Pete Carroll named McDougald the backup free safety, behind Earl Thomas, to start the regular season.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Seattle Seahawks Depth Chart: 10/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/199/SEA |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}} In Week 9, McDougald started at free safety in place of Earl Thomas after Thomas sustained a hamstring injury that sidelined him for two games. He became the starting strong safety for the remainder of the season in Week 11 after Kam Chancellor sustained a neck injury and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Why doctors say Chancellor and Avril's neck injuries could be career-threatening|url=https://q13fox.com/2017/11/29/after-neck-injuries-its-very-possible-avril-and-chancellor-will-never-play-football-again/ |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=q13fox.com}} On December 3, 2017, McDougald collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (seven solo) and two pass deflections during a 24–10 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks - December 3rd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712030sea.htm |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He finished the season with 75 combined tackles (51 solo) and four pass deflections in 16 games and nine starts. Pro Football Focus gave McDougald an overall grade of 77.3, which ranked 47th among all safeties in 2017.{{cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Bradley McDougald |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/bradley-mcdougald/8220 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}
==2018==
File:Bradley McDougald 2018.JPG
On March 12, 2018, the Seahawks re-signed McDougald to a three-year, $13.95 million contract with $6.50 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $4 million.{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Seahawks extend safety Bradley McDougald |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/seahawks-extend-safety-bradley-mcdougald |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}{{cite web|title=Bradley McDougald contract|url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/bradley-mcdougald-12835/|website=Spotrac.com}} In the Seahawks' 27–24 loss to the Denver Broncos in the season opener, he recorded his first career game with two interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Richard |first=Dean E. S. |last2=Mathews |first2=Liz |date=September 10, 2018 |title=Seahawks Player of the Game: Safety Bradley McDougald |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/10/seahawks-player-of-the-game-safety-bradley-mcdougald/ |access-date=October 1, 2018 |website=Seahawks Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}} He received an overall grade of 74.7 from Pro a Football Focus, which ranked 22nd among all qualified safeties in 2018.
==2019==
In week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, McDougald recorded his first interception of the season off Mason Rudolph as the Seahawks won 28–26.{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Wilson, Seahawks edge Steelers 28-26 as Roethlisberger exits |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128110 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}}
In the NFC Wild Card game against the Philadelphia Eagles, McDougald recorded a team high 11 tackles and sacked Carson Wentz once during the 17–9 win.{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2020 |title=Wilson leads Seahawks past Eagles 17-9 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131039 |access-date=January 5, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}
= New York Jets =
On July 25, 2020, McDougald, along with first- and third-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft and a first-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft, was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for safety Jamal Adams and a fourth-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=July 25, 2020 |title=Seahawks Acquire All-Pro Safety Jamal Adams In Trade With Jets |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-acquire-all-pro-safety-jamal-adams-in-trade-with-jets |access-date=July 27, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}
McDougald made his debut with the Jets in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. During the game, McDougald recorded 8 tackles and recovered a fumble in the 27–17 loss.{{Cite web |title=Bills 27-17 Jets (Sep 13, 2020) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401220116 |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He suffered a shoulder injury in Week 7 and was placed on injured reserve on October 31, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Ethan |date=October 31, 2020 |title=Jets Place S Bradley McDougald on Injured Reserve; Activate CB Arthur Maulet |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-s-bradley-mcdougald-on-injured-reserve-activate-cb-arthur-maulet |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
=Tennessee Titans=
On August 16, 2021, McDougald signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{cite web|work=TennesseeTitans.com|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-veteran-safeties-clayton-geathers-and-bradley-mcdougald-part-ways-wit|title=Titans Add Veteran Safeties Clayton Geathers and Bradley McDougald, Part Ways With Four Others, in a Flurry of Roster Moves|date=August 16, 2021|accessdate=August 16, 2021|first=Jim|last=Wyatt}} He was released on September 7, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=September 7, 2021 |title=Titans Make Several Roster Moves On Roster, and Practice Squad |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-make-several-roster-moves-on-roster-and-practice-squad |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 13, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=September 13, 2021 |title=Titans Make a Number of Roster Moves, Including Adding TE MyCole Pruitt and DB Bradley McDougald to the Active Roster |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-make-a-number-of-roster-moves-including-adding-te-mycole-pruitt-and-db-br |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}} He was released on September 21, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=September 21, 2021 |title=Titans Release Safety Bradley McDougald, DL Anthony Rush |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-release-safety-bradley-mcdougald-dl-anthony-rush |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On December 31, 2021, McDougald was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2021 |title=Roster Moves: 2 coaches currently unavailable; 1 placed on COVID-19 list; 2 players signed |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-2-coaches-currently-unavailable-1-placed-on-covid-19-list-2-players |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on January 1, 2022 and returned to the practice squad on January 3, 2022.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/bradley-mcdougald-mcdoubr01/transactions | title=Bradley McDougald | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=May 30, 2024}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| rowspan="2" | 2013 | KAN
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| TAM
| 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | TAM
| 15 || 5 || 50 || 40 || 10 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | TAM
| 16 || 15 || 87 || 67 || 20 || 0.0 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | TAM
| 16 || 16 || 91 || 79 || 12 || 0.0 || 3 || 2 || 32 || 0 || 32 || 10 || 0 || 1 || 6 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | SEA
| 16 || 9 || 75 || 51 || 24 || 0.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | SEA
| 16 || 16 || 78 || 66 || 12 || 0.0 || 4 || 3 || 39 || 0 || 39 || 9 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | SEA
| 15 || 14 || 70 || 52 || 18 || 0.5 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | NYJ
| 7 || 7 || 36 || 23 || 13 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 1 || -2 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | 2021 | TEN
| 2 || 1 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| JAX
| 1 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 108 | 83 | 492 | 381 | 111 | 0.5 | 13 | 10 | 72 | 0 | 39 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
=Playoffs=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2018 | SEA
| 1 || 1 || 10 || 9 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | SEA
| 2 || 2 || 15 || 12 || 3 || 1.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 3 | 3 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130518150907/http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bradley_mcdougald_406513.html Kansas Jayhawks bio]
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