Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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.
Entering Ohio State, Bailey was listed as one of the top 40 high school recruits in United States. 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 and was honored as team defensive player of the year.
Bailey is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.
⢠Drafted in the 6th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers.<br /> ⢠Played all 16 games with one start.<br /> ⢠Recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) and 2 sacks.
⢠Played all 16 games and 2 postseason games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.<br /> ⢠Recorded 18 tackles (15 solo), 5.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
⢠Played all 16 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.<br /> ⢠Recorded 9 tackles (6 solo) and 2 sacks.
⢠Signed to the New England Patriots.<br /> ⢠Spent season on injured reserve.<br /> ⢠Earned a championship ring as a member of the winning team for Super Bowl XXXVIII.
⢠Signed September 14 to the Seattle Seahawks and played 8 games.<br /> ⢠Recorded 13 tackles (8 solos) and 2 forced fumbles.
⢠Played in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.<br /> ⢠Played in 50th game as a member of the Steelers.
⢠Signed with the Arizona Cardinals.<br /> ⢠Listed on depth chart as defensive tackle, a change from his usual position of defensive end.
In 2009, St. Edward announced that Bailey would be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.