Brad Gerken is Bucknell’s hard-hitting, opportunistic safety with clutch-play juice
In the 2025 season, Brad Gerken showed up in six games for Bucknell, logging 18 tackles, three pass breakups, and a game-sealing interception against Saint Francis despite missing time with injury; that kind of “show me the ball, I’ll make the play” profile matters. He’s a 5-foot-11, 210-pound senior safety with proven ball skills, physical tackling, and some versatility from his 2023 season, when he added a sack, a tackle for loss, and a fumble recovery. The biggest selling point: he brings reliability, instincts, and late-game composure, which is catnip for teams needing a downhill, competitive defensive back.
