Rodney Bailey

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

Rodney Bailey

No. 94, 95, 93, 91
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1979-10-07) October 7, 1979 (age 45) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
College:	Ohio State
NFL draft:	2001: 6th round, 181st pick
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (2001–2003) New England Patriots (2004) Seattle Seahawks (2005) Pittsburgh Steelers (2006) Arizona Cardinals (2007)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XXXIX)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 106 Sacks: 9.5 Forced fumbles: 1 Fumble recoveries: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2001	PIT	16	1	26	14	12	2.0	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2002	PIT	16	0	30	21	9	5.5	8	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0
2003	PIT	16	0	10	7	3	2.0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	SEA	8	0	15	9	6	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0
2006	PIT	12	0	9	3	6	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2007	ARI	16	0	16	11	5	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		84	1	106	65	41	9.5	20	0	0	0	0	4	1	2	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2001	PIT	2	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002	PIT	2	0	1	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	SEA	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		4	0	1	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

After football

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