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David Bailey

ED

Texas Tech

Projected

Top 10

Height

6'3"

Weight

250 lbs

Age

22.5

Year

Sr.

Games

48

Snaps

1,765

Scheme

TBD

Role

TBD

CompsMiller: TBDDraftBuzz: Dallas TurnerWF: Micah Parsons.Ringer: Chop RobinsonNFL.com: Nik BonittoBleacher Report: Jaelan Phillips
Round ProjectionsBrugler: TBDDraftBuzz: 1ST - MIDBleacher Report: 1st Round

Player Summary

David Bailey has been the most productive pass rusher for a couple of years now in college. He's accomplished that consistent high level production with elite athleticism, explosive first steps, and a deep bag of pass rush moves. He plays like a stand up linebacker, largely due to his lack of size needed to be a real edge setter and hold his ground in the run game; however, he's shown he can get after the QB even against high level competition. Areas he will need to address include his hand usage, coming up with a better pass rush plan (although he's got a good selection of moves to work with), and bringing more toughness and physicality to his game. He's been able to win with his insane first step quickness and mvoement skills, but that won't be sufficient in the NFL. Fortunately, as mentioned, he's got the moves to work with, he just needs more of a plan. Some concern given his age, but he has a rock solid PR floor and true All pro pass rush potential. He does not get out of the top ten.

Strengths

• Rare Twitch, Agility, Fluidity • Highest Pressure Rate in CFB • Deep Pass Rush Moveset • Elite First Step Quickness • Leveral, Lower Body Flexion • Instinctual, Mid-Rush Counters

Weaknesses

• Seems limited to 2 point stance • Lacks Needed Size, Espec. In Run • Hand Usage, Rush Plans • Lacks Consistent Anchor • Lacks Toughness, Physicality • Going to be 23 year old rookie

Accolades

• Freaks List • 2025 Unanimous All American • 2025 1st Team All Big 12 • 2025 Big12 D Lineman OTY

PFF Scores

2025 Grade93.6
2024 Grade90.9
2023 Grade66.1
Hits23
ADORT1.6
Sacks15
Hurries43
Tackles29
Coverage88.2
TD / INT0
Recs/Tgts0
Run Stop %9
PR Win Rate21.9
Batted Balls2
Completion %0
Coverage Stops20
Forced Fumbles2
Pass Rat. All.0
Run Def. Grade81.5
Tackling Grade83.7
True Pass Rush94.7
Forced Inc Rate0
Missed Tkl Rate11.9
Pass Rush Grade93.9
Total Pressures81
Missed Tackle Rate11.9

Athletic Testing

RAS9.68
Hand Size10.250
Arm Length33.750
MetricResultScore
Bench
Broad10099.91
3 Cone
Height60356.13
Weight2513.32
40 Time4.509.94
10 Split1.628.73
20 Split2.589.93
Vertical35.008.42
SizeOKAY
SpeedELITE
Agility
ExplosiveELITE

Overall Rankings

Bleacher Report#8
Brugler#6
CBS#16
DraftBuzz#11
DraftTek#20
ESPN#4
Kiper#4
Miller#16
NFL.com#4
PFF#4
The Draft Network#85
Walter#3

POS Rankings

Bleacher Report#2
Brugler#1
CBS#3
DraftBuzz#2
DraftTek
ESPN#1
Kiper
Miller
NFL.com
PFF#2
The Draft Network#16
Walter#1

ADP

Brugler#7
Campbell#4
CBS#4
Jeremiah#6
Kiper#4
Lance#4
McShay#4
Miller#9
NFL.com#4
PFF#7
Reid#7
Tankathon#9
TDN#7
TWSN#7
Walter#3
Yates#4

Site Ratings

24/7 Sports97
Bleacher Report8.4
Draft Buzz89
ESPN83
NFL.com6.78
Rivals5.9

NFL Score Breakdown

Prospect Grade6.78

Year 1 Starter

Production98

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 1st

Athleticism80

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 3rd

Total86

2026 Combine DE/EDGE Rank: 1st

DraftBuzz Grades

Coverage97.00
Tackling88.00
Pass Rush100.00
Run Defense85.00

Snap Alignments

Alignment
2025Career
A GAP
B GAP
45
Box
00
Corner
00
D-Line
00
Deep
00
Off Ball
4111
Outside Tkl
5551159
Over Tackle
6060
Slot
00