India, April 24 -- David Bailey is projected as one of the top pass‑rushers in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. His career at NFL began after a standout college career at Stanford . As a freshman, Bailey emerged as a starter, recording 46 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 11 games. He then transferred to Texas Tech in 2025, finishing the season with 14.5. His impressive performance as a freshman solidified his status as a high‑end defensive end in the early rounds.

Bailey was born in Orange, California and attended Mater Dei High School there. He was an important player of his school's national‑title teams. He posted 54 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks in a perfect 12-0 season.

Bailey enrolled at ...