Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
David Bailey
Jets· #31

DavidBailey

Linebacker

  • 6'3"
  • 251 lbs
  • Age 23
35
Tackles
5.5
Sacks
0
Int
1
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'3"
Weight
251 lbs
Age
23
Born
August 28, 2003 · Irvine, CA
College
Texas Tech
Experience
Rookie

Contract Details

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$54.7MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$13.7MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2029Contract Years
$37.1M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2030via ESPN

Draft Info

2026Draft Year
Round 1Round
Pick 2Overall
Texas TechCollegeNYJDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
35Tackles
21Solo
14Assisted
5.5SacksT-9th NFL
2.5Stuffs
3Forced FumT-5th NFL
0Int
1Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267355.501
Total7355.501

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Bailey was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, which is a step up from last week's three DNPs. The 23-year-old missed Week 8 with a groin injury suffered in Week 7 against Miami. Should the rookie continue to progress well throughout the week, he could have a shot at returning for Week 9.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25vs MIAL430.500
Oct 18@ NEL610.000
Oct 11vs CLEW753.000

Latest News

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Injury Status

QuestionableGroin

Bailey (groin) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.