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David Bailey

LB

David Bailey came into the league as a 1st-round selection (2nd overall) in 2026, drafted out of Texas Tech; Stanford. Now with NYJ, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'3", 250#

College

Texas Tech; Stanford

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
97

99th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15+1.25
Pass rush×0.3+3.50
Ball skills×0.25-0.12
Run defense×0.2+3.29
Availability×0.1+0.92

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ975

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, David Bailey has played in 5 regular-season games, all with NYJ.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN—74.2
Week 2GB—89.8
Week 3DET—60.5
Week 4CHI—49.5
Week 5CLE—97.2

David Bailey — common questions

What position does David Bailey play?
David Bailey is listed as an LB.
Which teams has David Bailey played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Bailey has played for NYJ (2026).
Where did David Bailey go to college?
David Bailey played college football at Texas Tech; Stanford.
When was David Bailey drafted?
David Bailey was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has David Bailey scored?
David Bailey has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is David Bailey's ScoutIndex Rating?
David Bailey rated 97.0 for 2026, the 99th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2026