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Rodney Bailey |
| Arizona Cardinals — No. 91 | |
| Defensive end | |
| Date of Birth: October 7 1979 | |
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio  |
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| Height: ft in ( m) | Weight: lb ( kg) |
| National Football League Debut | |
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| 2001 for the Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
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| Career History | |
| College: Ohio State | |
| NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 6 / Pick: 181 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.) is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.
High School Years
Bailey attended St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio) in Lakewood, Ohio and was a letterman in football. In football, he was named the Cleveland Division I Player of the Year by the Cleveland 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.
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.
Pro 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.
References
- ^ Recruiting Commitments. Retrieved on 2007-08-07.
- ^ 2000 All Big Ten Teams. Retrieved on 2007-08-07.
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