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1:38Jets Continue To Strengthen Secondary with D'Angelo Ponds Pick
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1:33Jets' 2026 Draft Haul Headlined by David Bailey
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1:51David Bailey vs. Rueben Bain Jr. for 2026 DROY
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0:412026 NFL Draft Grades: Jets Select David Bailey No. 2
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1:27Brian Kelly's Most NFL-Ready Prospects for 2026
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0:51How George Pickens' Tag Impacts the Cowboys' Draft
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0:59David Bailey Compares To Vic Beasley
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10:37Best Team Fits For NFL Draft Prospects
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1:34David Bailey Is The Best Fit For Jets At No. 2
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55:06Ryan Wilson's Final 2026 NFL Mock Draft
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0:53Five Players To Trade Up For: Rueben Bain Jr.
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12:10Breaking Down Bryant McFadden's Mock Draft Trades
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40:07Who They Should Take NFL Mock Draft
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0:455 Teams Who Are Still In Deep Decision Mode: Dallas Cowboys
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1:38Odds Shift Back In Favor Of Arvell Reese At No. 2 For The Jets
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40:05NFL Insider Jonathan Jones Releases Mock Draft
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0:59Jonathan Jones Mock Draft: Cardinals Looking To Trade Out Of No. 3 Pick
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1:22Jonathan Jones Mock Draft: Jets With Edge Rusher Decision Between David Bailey & Arvell Reese
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1:14Biggest Thoughts 1 Week Out From The NFL Draft: Are Jets Still Debating Pick At #2?
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Vic Beasley
Summary
Bailey was already quietly one of the best pass rushers in college football back in 2024, but it came in a limited role for a noncompetitive Stanford team. Transferring to Texas Tech sent his stock soaring as he became an every-down player and maintained his highly efficient work rushing the passer. Bailey finished with 14.5 sacks as he ran roughshod over just about every tackle in his way. He’s still a work in progress vs. the run, but his final tape against Oregon was easily his best in that regard.
About
- 2025: Unanimous All-American
- 2025: Second in FBS in pressures (81) behind Rueben Bain Jr. (83), despite playing two fewer games
Strengths
- Elite burst off the ball; stresses tackles from the snap.
- Twitchy agility to knife inside tackles untouched.
- Great feel for avoiding contact with ghost moves.
Weaknesses
- Wasn’t trusted on run downs at Stanford and still will give up ground.
- Spammed a limited move set that took advantage of less athletic tackles.
- Counters and ability to win late in reps were lacking.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.50 seconds
- Vertical jump: 35 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches
Top David Bailey News
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Jets' David Bailey: Lands with Jets
The Jets selected Bailey in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, second overall.
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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 250 lbs |
| Birthplace: Irvine, CA |
| Class: Senior |