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Writer + Editor @PFF | Ticker Copy Editor @FOXSports | @MedillSchool alum | Formerly @nypostsports, @insidenu, @WNURSports, @NNNSports

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Bradley Locker’s Biography

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Hi! I'm Bradley, a junior at Northwestern University's renowned Medill School of Journalism. I serve as an Editor-in-Chief for Inside NU and a writer for Behind the Steel Curtain, both of which are blog affiliates of SB Nation, a part of Vox Media. I have won both local and national journalism awards for my writing in addition to my broadcasting; some of my posts have accrued over 10,000 views. I am thrilled to continue to develop my true passion and craft: sports journalism.

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From The Iliad to "The Duke": How the Ivy League Shapes Football Players for the NFL—and Beyond

From The Iliad to "The Duke": How the Ivy League Shapes Football Players for the NFL—and Beyond

How does the rigor of Ivy League institutions mix with outstanding camaraderie to prepare NFL players not jus…

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Steel Wire(d): The Balance of Social Media Prominence and Steelers Fandom

Steel Wire(d): The Balance of Social Media Prominence and Steelers Fandom

In this latest project for BTSC, I interviewed influencers yet die-hard Steelers fans Joey Mulinaro (@JoeyMul…

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Steelers UDFA Christian Montano "Ready to Give it 100%"

Steelers UDFA Christian Montano "Ready to Give it 100%"

In an exclusive sit-down, I had a chance to ask Montano, a Brown University and Tulane University alum, about…

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FILM ROOM: How Stephon Robinson Jr. will ignite Northwestern's offense

FILM ROOM: How Stephon Robinson Jr. will ignite Northwestern's offense

In this piece for Inside NU, I broke down tape of Robinson's 2019-20 seasons to ascertain how he'll galvanize…

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Q&A With Jack Settleman, SnapBack Sports CEO - TSJ101 Sports!

Q&A With Jack Settleman, SnapBack Sports CEO - TSJ101 Sports!

I had a chance to chat with Settleman, creator of the SnapBack Sports brand as well as a Content Strategy Man…

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No Swapping Swan

No Swapping Swan

In this online feature, I interviewed Stevenson athletic administrators, coaches and players in a story that …

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5 storylines to watch during the 2026 NFL preseason

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By Mark Chichester, Bradley Locker Verified
| Pro Football Focus
At least two more teams still need to figure out a starting quarterback: The Browns will decide between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, while the Falcons will pick between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. Preseason darlings can become impactful during the regular season: Rookies like R.J. Mickens and Jahdae Walker turned strong early showings into real contributions late in the 2025 campaign. Last Chance! The PFF Early Bird Sale Ends Aug.
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PFF Safety Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season

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By Mark Chichester, Bradley Locker Verified
| Pro Football Focus
Kyle Hamilton comes in No. 1: The Ravens star has been the league's highest-graded player at the position since his debut four years ago. The Rams wield three great players: Kamren Kinchens and Kamren Curl both sit inside the top 12, while Quentin Lake is also an underappreciated asset. The PFF Early Bird Sale Is Here: Save 33% and get PFF+ for just $79.99, our lowest price of the year.
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PFF Linebacker Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season

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By Mark Chichester, Bradley Locker Verified
| Pro Football Focus
Fred Warner is still the best: Even in an injury-shortened season, Warner produced the highest overall PFF grade among NFL linebackers. The Eagles have a star-studded duo: Zack Baun and Jihaad Campbell look to stay disruptive in their first full season operating together. The PFF Early Bird Sale Is Here: Save 33% and get PFF+ for just $79.99, our lowest price of the year.
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1st Place in Sports Writing, 2021 IHSA Journalism State Competition

2021 - Sports Writing

In addition to being named the 2021 IHSA State Champion for Sports Writing, I also won first place in my IHSA Journalism Sectional.

Nominee, John Drury High School Radio Awards

2020 - Best Sports Play-by-Play Category

My entry—which was a snippet of a broadcast during a 2020 Stevenson girls basketball game—placed me in the top 5 of the country.

Honorable Mention in National Federation of Press Women National High School Communications Contest

2019 - Columns/Blogs

Award given based on columns "The Locker Room: Road Warriors" and "The Locker Room: Personalized Pride."

1st Place in Illinois Woman's Press Association High School Communications Contest

2019 - Columns/Blogs

Award given based on columns "The Locker Room: Road Warriors" and "The Locker Room: Personalized Pride."

Blue Ribbon in Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association Competition

2020 - Editorial Writing

Award given to piece "A New Political Generation."

Honorable Mention in IJEA Newspaper and Digital News Media Contest

2019 - Best Sports News Story

IJEA is the Illinois Journalism Education Association.

Honorable Mention in IJEA Newspaper and Digital News Media Contest

2019 - Best Sports Commentary

IJEA is the Illinois Journalism Education Association.

Honorable Mention in Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association Competition

2020 - News Writing

Award given based on the story "Striking for the Stratosphere."