Bradley Vierling
# Bradley Vierling

Bradley Lewis Vierling (born May 18, 1986) is a former American football center. He played college football at Vanderbilt.

## Early years

Vierling attended Central Bucks East High School as a three-year starter at offensive tackle and also started at defensive tackle and defensive end his during his junior and senior seasons. He was named second-team all-state as a senior and earned letters in basketball and track and field.

## College

At Vanderbilt, Vierling was a three time letterman and two-year starter, ending career with 25 consecutive starts. He also served as team captain in final two seasons and was member of 2008-09 SEC Academic Honor Roll. He started all 12 games as a senior and received team’s postseason Offensive Lineman of the Year award.

## Professional career

### Pittsburgh Steelers

Vierling was originally signed as an undrafted rookie by the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 27, 2010, however the team placed him on waivers on June 15.

### Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 31, 2010, he was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent. He was waived on September 3, however he was later assigned to the club's practice squad on September 6, 2010. On February 7, 2011, he was signed to a contract for the 2011 season. Vierling was released from the practice squad on December 30, 2011.

### Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On April 23, 2012, he was re-signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

