Brady Oliveira

Brady Oliveira (born August 15, 1997) is a Canadian football running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. After finishing his career among the University of North Dakota's all-time leading rushers, he was drafted with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 CFL Draft, making him the first overall running back selected.

Early years
As a senior at Oak Park High School, Oliveira was named Winnipeg High School Football League (WHSFL) Potter Division Offensive Player of the Year after rushing 170 times for 2,220 yards and 34 touchdowns, and catching 6 passes for 142 yards and 2 additional TDs. In his 370-yard game against Sturgeon, he broke the WHSFL record for single-game touchdowns with 6.

He was named 2012 WHSFL Rookie of the Year as a sophomore in 2012.

Oliveira spent the 2013 season at the Canada Prep Academy in Ontario.

College career
Oliveira finished his career at UND as the program's 7th all-time leading rusher with 2,822 yards (5.6 yards per carry average).

He earned All-Big-Sky Conference honors in 2016 and 2017. UND competed as an FCS independent school in 2018 with no All-Conference teams applicable. He was named to the 2016 Hero Sports Sophomore All-American team after posting 897 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Oliveira was among 169 nominees for the Allstate Good Works Team recognizing "distinguished accomplishments off the field."

He was invited to and participated in the 2019 College Gridiron Showcase college football all-star event in Fort Worth, Texas.

Oliveira was named one of 5 finalists for the second annual Jon Cornish Trophy given to the most outstanding Canadian player in collegiate football.

Career Stats
Oliveira was named the Red Jarrett Male Athlete of the Year at the 2019 UND Night of Champions as the school's top male athlete.

Professional career
Oliveira went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft but was selected 14th overall in the 2019 CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On May 13, 2019, it was announced that he had signed his first professional contract with the Blue Bombers.

Personal
Oliveira's father Adail, was a semi-professional soccer player in Brazil and kickboxer in Canada. His brother Kyle is a mixed martial artist and boxer.

For his 2018 Spring Break, Oliveira went on a mission trip to San Miguel, El Salvador with FOCUS, a trip which he attributes to strengthening his faith in Christ and interest in missionary work and service.