Jonathan Bradley, a former NFL player who helped mold Jackson State's stellar defensive line and also served as the Tigers defensive coordinator, is expected to be on the move, sources tell FootballScoop Friday.
Bradley, per sources, is finalizing a deal to become the defensive line coach for Major Applewhite's South Alabama program, sources share with FootballScoop, barring any unexpected snags.
Applewhite is making a few final moves to the South Alabama staff after being elevated to the head coaching position following Kane Wommack's departure to Alabama as the Tide's defensive coordinator.
A former star at Arkansas State who played for both the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Bucs in the NFL, Bradley has coached at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, helped coordinate the defense for Fred McNair at Alcorn and also coached at North Carolina Central, as well as his alma mater.
At virtually all of his coaching stops, Bradley's defensive line units have ranked among the respective conference leaders in quarterback sacks and tackles for losses.
South Alabama is set to open its 2024 season Aug. 31 against North Texas as Applewhite returns to the head coach's post, his first time running a program since exiting the Houston Cougars following the 2018 season.