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Cardinals on the Clock, Episode 1: David Bailey
Cardinals on the Clock — Episode #1: David Bailey, #31, EDGE, Texas Tech.
Per NFL Mock Draft Database consensus rank: 3rd. Amount of mocks that had him going to the Cardinals over the last 2 weeks: 23 (1st).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Pass Rush Grade | 93.8 (1st) |
| Win% (overall) | 21.6% |
| True Pass Set Grade | 94.4 (1st) |
| True Pass Set Win% | 38.6% |
| Pressures | 81 (2nd) |
| Sacks | 15 (1st) |
| Hits | 23 (1st) |
| Hurries | 43 (5th) |
- Strengths: Explosiveness, get-off and burst off the line of scrimmage and in his first step. Elite production, including seven forced fumbles over the last two seasons and an elite 41.6% win rate in true pass sets over the last two seasons. Wins with multiple pass rush moves — double-swipe, cross-chop, hook, and stab-chop. Plays with juice and violence. Pursuit speed and closing burst. Speed-to-power and spin move.
- Weaknesses: Not a consistent run defender, though he did improve from 2024 — will need help around him and could be a worst-case designated pass rusher only. Shows some tightness in his ankles and hips. Double swipe needs work to be more effective, and needs to improve hand accuracy.
What does the league think? "Best rusher in the draft. No doubt. But I worry about his size and toughness. If you are taking him high, you need him to play on all three downs." — AFC executive.
Pro comparison: Chop Robinson–Nik Bonitto.
Should the Arizona Cardinals draft David Bailey at #3?
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