As a child, Garrett Bradbury dreamed of playing shortstop for the New York Yankees. He excelled enough as a catcher in high school that it appeared his athletic future might be in baseball. He arrived at North Carolina State as a tight end, and even spent an eight-month stint working as a defensive lineman.
But all along, while Bradbury tried on different fits, his father Tim knew where he'd wind up.
"When the helmet's not on, he's a student of the game. When you put the helmet on, he can be a little ornery and get after people," Tim Bradbury said Friday.