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The Los Angeles Chargers today signed center Bradley Bozeman.
A six-year NFL veteran, Bozeman has appeared in 100 career games (80 starts), including the postseason, for the Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers. He was a sixth-round selection (215th overall) by the Ravens the 2018 NFL Draft, starting 52-of-67 games at left guard and center for Baltimore from 2018-21 before starting 28-straight games at center with Carolina the past two seasons (2022-23).
Bozeman helped Baltimore win back-to-back AFC North Division titles from 2018-19 and make a total of three appearances in the postseason. He took over as the starting left guard for Baltimore in 2019, paving the way for a Ravens offense that set an NFL record with 3,296 rushing yards and averaged a league-best 33.2 points per game, protecting quarterback Lamar Jackson to be named Most Valuable Player by The Associated Press.
After helping block for Baltimore's No. 1-ranked rushing attack in the league (191.9 yards per game) as left guard in 2020, Bozeman moved to center in 2021. During his first season at center, the Ravens ranked sixth in the NFL in total offense (378.8 yards per game) and third in rushing yards per game (145.8).
Bozeman won a pair of National Championships at the University of Alabama, where he started 31-of-53 career games played over five seasons (2013-17). A team captain as a senior in 2017, Bozeman capped his collegiate career by leading the Crimson Tide to the program's first College Football Playoff National Championship, earning first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors and second-team All-America recognition. He blocked for 17 100-yard rushing performances as the starting center for the Crimson Tide over his final two seasons.
Beyond the gridiron, Bozeman was named the Carolina's nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2023, demonstrating a passion and commitment toward bettering the community through the activation of his charity, the Bradley and Nikki Bozeman Foundation.
The Los Angeles Chargers today signed center Bradley Bozeman.
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Bradley Bozeman (77) blocks during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. The Ravens won 47-42. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Bradley Bozeman (77) during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Baltimore Ravens center Bradley Bozeman (77) in action during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens guard Bradley Bozeman (77) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens center Bradley Bozeman (77) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 37-34. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 37-34. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) prepares for the snap during an NFL pre-season football game against the New York Giants on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 10, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) looks for someone to block during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) and quarterback Bryce Young (9) during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) lines up on offense during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) looks for someone to block during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) in action during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) in action during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) waits to take the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) in action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
Carolina Panthers center Bradley Bozeman (56) prepares to block against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
