Rodney Bailey

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Arizona Cardinals
currentnumber=91
currentposition=Defensive end
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|10|7
birthplace=Cleveland, Ohio
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=305
debutyear=2001
debutteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
college=Ohio State
draftyear=2001
draftround=6
draftpick=181
pastteams=
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2001-2003)
* New England Patriots (2004)
* Seattle Seahawks (2005)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2006)
* Arizona Cardinals (2007-present)
nfl=BAI578694

Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) 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

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Bailey attended St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio) 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 "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. [cite web|url=http://www.the-ozone.net/recruiting/rcom97.htm|accessdate=2007-08-07|title=Recruiting Commitments] 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 [cite web|url=http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2000/00allbigten.htm|accessdate=2007-08-07|title=2000 All Big Ten Teams] 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.

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