David Bailey — New York Jets EDGE | 2026 depth chart & profile

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David Bailey

EDGE · Rookie

ROOKIE R1

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Depth relationships

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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.

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%

#38 of 188 · EDGE market by AAV

#36

Bradley Chubb$14.5M #37

Derick Hall$14.0M #38

David Bailey$13.7M #39

Carl Granderson$13.0M #40

Dre'Mont Jones$12.2M

Career path

STANFORD2022 – 2024

TEXAS TECH2025

JETS2026 — present

Drafted · Round 1 · Pick 2

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