David Bailey
22-Year-Old
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2026 Projections
Lands with Jets
The Jets selected Bailey in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, second overall.
ANALYSIS
Bailey (6-foot-4, 251 pounds) was a standout starter for all four of his collegiate seasons - three at Stanford and one at Texas Tech - but his one season at Texas Tech was particularly memorable. Bailey was dominant for his own part, logging 14.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss, and his efforts spearheaded a historically dominant Red Raiders defense as a unit, allowing just 11.8 points per game. With a 4.50-second 40 at the combine to go with a 129-inch broad jump, Bailey confirmed he has blue-chip athleticism to go along with his strong history of production. It would be disappointing if the Jets' new defender isn't one of the league's standout pass rushers within the next two years.
Bailey (6-foot-4, 251 pounds) was a standout starter for all four of his collegiate seasons - three at Stanford and one at Texas Tech - but his one season at Texas Tech was particularly memorable. Bailey was dominant for his own part, logging 14.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss, and his efforts spearheaded a historically dominant Red Raiders defense as a unit, allowing just 11.8 points per game. With a 4.50-second 40 at the combine to go with a 129-inch broad jump, Bailey confirmed he has blue-chip athleticism to go along with his strong history of production. It would be disappointing if the Jets' new defender isn't one of the league's standout pass rushers within the next two years.
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Measurables Review
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How do David Bailey's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
251 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.50 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
129 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
33.75 in
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Likeliest to win Defensive ROY?
Bailey, whom the Jets selected with the No. 2 overall pick out of Texas Tech in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, is the odds-on favorite to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, Doug Greenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bailey recorded 42 tackles for loss, including 29.0 sacks, over four college seasons, the first three which were spent at Stanford. Therefore, there's no questioning the talented edge rusher's ability to disrupt an offense and rack up eye-catching statistics. Given he's expected to fill a robust role immediately on a Jets defense in dire need of playmakers, Bailey's slot atop the leaderboard is understandable.
Bailey recorded 42 tackles for loss, including 29.0 sacks, over four college seasons, the first three which were spent at Stanford. Therefore, there's no questioning the talented edge rusher's ability to disrupt an offense and rack up eye-catching statistics. Given he's expected to fill a robust role immediately on a Jets defense in dire need of playmakers, Bailey's slot atop the leaderboard is understandable.