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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about DAVID BAILEY:
Texas Tech | Hometown: Irvine, CA | HT: 6031 | WT: 254 | 40 time: 4.50 | Hand: 1018 | Arm: 3400 | Wing: 7900
One year starter. First-team All-Big 12 and first-team consensus All-American in 2025. Transferred from Stanford after the 2024 season. Was a three year rotational player at Stanford with solid production, making him a sought after player in the portal. He's a pure edge defender with a solid frame and athletic profile. He played from a two and three point stance but he fits the mold of an on the ball linebacker. He has solid techniques playing the run and rushing the passer. He's also skilled dropping in coverage as a flat defender but had limited opportunities as rushing the passer is what he does best. Quick and explosive at the snap he can engage blockers and win with quick hands to stun and shed. Excellent chase player with range to get across the field. Improved as a run defender in the last weeks of the season answering questions about him as a complete player. Has flashed excellent gather and drive tackling skill eliminating those early season misses in space. Extremely productive as a pass rusher with 14.5 sacks and a very high pressure rate. Turns his quickness and speed into power attacking blockers while working to the quarterback. Often uses a bull rush and has been effective knocking blockers off balance and using a hand swipe to get free. Has the speed and agility to quickly get upfield and turn the corner. Has beaten some tackles with just pure speed. Has an incredible burst to the quarterback once free. There is some question on his overall size and how effective he is in a three point stance. Plays high on blocks at times and has some trouble getting stalemated. Had some early season missed tackles in space. Could use more in his pass rush arsenal at the next level, but he has elite tools to work with.
2025 Stats: 52 T, 19.5 TFL, 14.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 13 QBH, 3 FF. OSR:5/33. 10-1.62. Draft projection: 1st round