31David Bailey
EDGE · Rookie
ROOKIE R1
Current depth chart
ROLB1StarterROOKIE R1
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Bio
David Bailey is a left outside linebacker for the New York Jets. The 6'3", 251-pound defender was selected 2nd overall by the Jets and attended Texas Tech.
David Bailey played 7 games in 2025 with a 81% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'3"Weight251 lbHometownIrvine, CAAge23CollegeTexas Tech · StanfordDraftedRound 1 · #2 overall · 2026 · NYJExperienceRookie season
Contract
$13.7Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $54.7MCap 4.5%
#37 of 184 · EDGE market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 7 GP
Defense
0
TACKLES
0
TFL
5
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
STANFORD2022 – 2024
TEXAS TECH2025
JETS2026 — present
Drafted · Round 1 · Pick 2