Rodney Bailey

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Rodney Bailey
No. 94, 95, 93, 91
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1979-10-07) October 7, 1979 (age 44)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
College: Ohio State
NFL Draft: 2001  / Round: 6 / Pick: 181
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:106
Sacks:9.5
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is a former American football defensive end who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.

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Early years

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Bailey attended St. Edward High School in nearby Lakewood, Ohio and was a letterman in football. He trucked Marty Mordarski in a memorable game against Padua. 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. [3]
• 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.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001 PIT 1612614122.04000010000
2002 PIT 160302195.58000020100
2003 PIT 16010732.04000000000
2005 SEA 8015960.02000001100
2006 PIT 1209360.02000010000
2007 ARI 160161150.00000000000
84110665419.520000041200

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2001 PIT 200000.00000000000
2002 PIT 201010.00000000000
2005 SEA 100000.00000000000
401010.00000000000

After football

In 2009, St. Edward announced that Bailey would be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Recruiting Commitments". Archived from the original on October 6, 2007. Retrieved August 7, 2007.
  2. ↑ "2000 All Big Ten Teams". Archived from the original on August 21, 2007. Retrieved August 7, 2007.
  3. ↑ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2009 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Announced - St. Edward High School". Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2009.
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