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| Defensive end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: October 7, 1979 | |
| Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio | |
| Career information | |
| College: Ohio State | |
| NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 6 / Pick: 181 | |
| Debuted in 2001 for the [[{{{debutteam}}}]] | |
| Last played in 2007 for the [[{{{finalteam}}}]] | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Tackles | 78 |
| Sacks | 9.5 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is a former American football defensive end who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.
Early years[]
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Bailey attended St. Edward High School in nearby Lakewood, Ohio and was a letterman in football. In football, he was named the Cleveland Division I Player of the Year by The Plain Dealer, and was a first team Division I Associated All-State pick. In addition, he was named the Cleveland Touchdown Club player of the year and was named to numerous high school All-American teams. He graduated from St. Edward in 1997.
College career[]
Entering Ohio State, Bailey was listed as one of the top 40 high school recruits in United States.[1] Bailey started as a true freshman and started 34 games in total. His senior year, Bailey was named a co-captain, named an all-Big Ten selection[2] and was honored as team defensive player of the year.
Professional career[]
2001[]
• Drafted in the 6th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Played all 16 games with one start.
• Recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) and 2 sacks.
2002[]
• Played all 16 games and 2 postseason games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Recorded 18 tackles (15 solo), 5.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
2003[]
• Played all 16 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Recorded 9 tackles (6 solo) and 2 sacks.
2004[]
• Signed to the New England Patriots.
• Spent season on injured reserve.
• Earned a championship ring as a member of the winning team for Super Bowl XXXVIII.
2005[]
• Signed September 14 to the Seattle Seahawks and played 8 games.
• Recorded 13 tackles (8 solos) and 2 forced fumbles.
2006[]
• Played in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Played in 50th game as a member of the Steelers.
2007[]
• Signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
• Listed on depth chart as defensive tackle, a change from his usual position of defensive end.
After football[]
In 2009, St. Edward announced that Bailey would be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]
References[]
- ↑ "Recruiting Commitments". http://www.the-ozone.net/recruiting/rcom97.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ↑ "2000 All Big Ten Teams". http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2000/00allbigten.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ↑ http://alumni.sehs.net/news/28512/Athletics-2009-Athletic-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-Announced.htm
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