Jonathan Brady

Jonathan Brady
Montreal Alouettes
PositionsWide receiver, return specialist
Roster status
Active
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (2003-10-08) October 8, 2003 (age 23)
Compton, California, U.S.
Listed height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight
185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolBishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Jonathan Brady (born October 8, 2003) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the New Mexico State Aggies, California Golden Bears, and Indiana Hoosiers.

Early life

Brady was born October 8, 2003, in Compton, California and attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his senior season on the football team, the team won a state championship while Brady recorded 31 receptions for 670 yards and seven touchdowns, earning first-team all-state honors. Rated a three-star college football recruit by ESPN and 247Sports, Brady committed to play for the New Mexico State Aggies.

College career

Brady played in 13 games for the New Mexico State Aggies in 2022, with nine starts. He recorded 310 receiving yards, for three touchdowns, 200 kick return yards, and 101 rushing yards. In 2023, he appeared in 15 games with 12 starts, recording 621 yards for four touchdowns, 35 rushing yards for one touchdown, and 117 kick return yards.

Brady transferred to play for the California Golden Bears in 2024. He played in all 13 games and recorded 36 receptions for 386 yards and three touchdowns, adding five rushes for 28 yards. Two of his touchdowns came in the fourth quarter of the Big Game, a rivalry game against the Stanford Cardinal, enabling a 24–21 comeback win for California.

Brady entered the NCAA transfer portal after the 2024 season. He was recruited by the Miami Hurricanes, Virginia Tech Hokies, and Tennessee Volunteers, but ultimately transferred to play the 2025 season for the Indiana Hoosiers. He joined his teammate, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who had already announced he would also transfer from California to Indiana. In a game against the Old Dominion Monarchs, Brady returned a punt for a 91-yard touchdown. Indiana finished the season with a win in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Brady was named second-team All-Big Ten as a return specialist for the 2025 season.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 8+3⁄4 in
(1.75 m)		185 lb
(84 kg)		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		4.51 s1.61 s2.56 s4.30 s7.34 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		15 reps
All values from Pro Day

Las Vegas Raiders

On May 4, 2026, Brady signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on July 27.

Montreal Alouettes

On October 5, 2026, Brady signed a futures contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

References

  1. ↑ @_jonathanbrady6 (October 8, 2021). "Blessed to see 18🎈" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2025 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. 1 2 3 "Jonathan Brady". New Mexico State University Athletics. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Jonathan Brady". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved December 4, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ Orts, Jason (December 15, 2021). "Bishop Gorman sends 7 to college after claiming state football title". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Jonathan Brady". University of California Athletics. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ Faraudo, Jeff (November 24, 2024). "Cal's Jonathan Brady Gets a Lesson in the Meaning of the Big Game". California Golden Bears on SI. Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  7. ↑ Lake, David (April 29, 2025). "Transfer Portal Spotlight: WR Jonathan Brady is a veteran slot receiver who can help Miami in 2025". 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
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  9. ↑ Holcomb, Dave (May 1, 2025). "Tennessee Makes Late Move for Playmaker in College Football Transfer Portal". Athlon Sports. Archived from the original on May 2, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  10. ↑ Browning, Zach (May 3, 2025). "Cal wide receiver transfer Jonathan Brady commits to Indiana". TheHoosier. On3.com. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  11. ↑ Weaver, Matt (May 3, 2025). "Cal transfer WR Jonathan Brady commits to Indiana". Peegs. 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  12. ↑ Horner, Scott (May 4, 2025). "Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza gets familiar target in transfer portal". The Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on May 5, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  13. ↑ Reyna, Lorenzo J. (May 4, 2025). "Former Cal WR joins Fernando Mendoza in Indiana". BearTerritory. 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Indiana's Jonathan Brady returns punt 91 yards for touchdown vs. Old Dominion". Fox Sports. August 30, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  15. ↑ "Indiana 27-21 Miami (Jan 19, 2026) Box Score". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  16. ↑ Osterman, Zach (December 3, 2025). "Curt Cignetti named two-time Big Ten coach of the year, IU players honored". The Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on December 12, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Jonathan Brady College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Raiders sign WR Jonathan Brady". Raiders.com. May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Raiders sign 3 players, waive 3". Raiders.com. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
  20. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "Montreal Alouettes sign wide receiver Jonathan Brady to a future contract". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved October 7, 2026.