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**Rodney Bailey**
	No. 91 Arizona Cardinals
	Defensive end
Personal information
	Date of birth: October 7, 1979 (age 30)
	Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	Weight: 305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
	College: Ohio State
	NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 6 / Pick: 181
	Debuted in 2001 for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Career history
	As player:; 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); ;
Stats at NFL.com

Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is a former American football defensive end who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.

[edit] Early years

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Bailey attended St. Edward High School 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. He graduated from St. Edward in 1997.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Professional career

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 2003

• Played all 16 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Recorded 9 tackles (6 solo) and 2 sacks.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 2005

• Signed September 14 to the Seattle Seahawks and played 8 games.
• Recorded 13 tackles (8 solos) and 2 forced fumbles.

[edit] 2006

• Played in 12 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
• Played in 50th game as a member of the Steelers.

[edit] 2007

• Signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
• Listed on depth chart as defensive tackle, a change from his usual position of defensive end.

[edit] After football

In 2009, St. Edward announced that Bailey would be inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.^[3]

He is currently enrolled in law school at The Ohio State University.

[edit] References

^ "Recruiting Commitments". http://www.the-ozone.net/recruiting/rcom97.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
^ "2000 All Big Ten Teams". http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2000/00allbigten.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
^ http://alumni.sehs.net/news/28512/Athletics-2009-Athletic-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-Announced.htm

[0] "Recruiting Commitments". http://www.the-ozone.net/recruiting/rcom97.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-07.

[1] "2000 All Big Ten Teams". http://www.the-ozone.net/football/2000/00allbigten.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-07.

[2] ttp://alumni.sehs.net/news/28512/Athletics-2009-Athletic-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-Announced.htm

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