Mikael Bradford - Quality Control Coach - Staff Directory

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Mikael Bradford

Title:
Quality Control Coach
Email:
Phone:
3058

Mikael Bradford is in his first year as the Quality Control Coach in 2026. He was announced in his role on Jan. 9, 2026.

Bradford joins the Baylor staff as the quality control coach, working with cornerbacks.

Bradford spent the 2024-25 seasons as the defensive graduate assistant in Manhattan, Kan., working with the safeties and new Baylor defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman. Bradford also coached in 2023 as a graduate assistant at Colorado State.

Last year at K-State, Bradford assisted in a defensive unit that ranked No. 27 in defensive efficiency rating. K-State ranked second nationally in fumbles, fourth in turnovers gained, 10^th in defensive TDs, 20^th in interceptions, 32^nd in pass efficiency defense and 39^th in sacks in 2025.

In his first season at K-State, Bradford helped coach a defense that ranked in the top-30 in three categories, including No. 4 in fourth-down defense, No. 25 in sacks per game and No. 28 in rushing defense.

A native of Compton, Calif., Bradford played two years at Minot State, from 2018-19, before transferring to Nevada for his final three seasons. He helped the Wolfpack to the 2020 Potato Bowl and the 2021 Quick Lane Bowl. Over his two seasons at Nevada, he played in 12 games with 40 total tackles.

Bradford File
Education:
Bachelor’s, Nevada, 2022
Master’s, Colorado State, 2024

Playing Career:
Minot State: 2018-19
Nevada: 2020-22

Coaching Career:
2023: Graduate Assistant Coach – Colorado State
2024-25: Graduate Assistant Coach/Safeties – Kansas State
2026: Quality Control Coach/Cornerbacks – Baylor