NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech
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So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: David Bailey
School: Texas Tech
Height/Weight: 6-3/240 lbs.
Player Background
- 4-Star Recruit
- All-American in High School
- Brother played football at Harvard
- Transferred from Stanford to Texas Tech
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
- 111 Tackles
- 23 Tackles for a Loss
- 14.5 Sacks
- 7 Forced Fumbles
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
- 62.6 PFF Run Defense Grade
- 81.6 PFF Pass Rush Grade
- 11 QB Hits
- 65 QB Hurries
- 48 Defensive Stops
Player Traits
- Uses his length to gain leverage over OL
- Played well against Clemson and OT Blake Miller
- Explodes off the snap to catch OL off guard
- Quick hands to get a swim move or hand fight in to disengage blockers
- Gets to the ball often in the backfield to force fumbles
Player Summary
David Bailey was not used as much as I had hoped when watching the Stanford defense, which may be why he is transferring to Texas Tech. Bailey, when on the field, demonstrates explosive traits and an athletic ability that should have draft evaluators drooling if he tests well and goes to an All-Star game next January. He has good length that he uses to gain leverage and leave offensive tackles scrambling. He demonstrated this well against Clemson's Blake Miller, who has first-round potential as a prospect. Bailey impressed me with his quick hands, though, and his ability to get to the ball and force fumbles. He should see a lot of development come the end of the season if the Red Raiders use him more than Stanford did.
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