Allen Bailey
Allen Bailey was born in Sapelo Island, Georgia, United States on March 25th, 1989 and is the American Football Defensive Lineman. At the age of 35, Allen Bailey biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 35 years old, Allen Bailey has this physical status:
As a University of Miami freshman in 2007, Bailey played in all 12 games, mainly on special teams, but appeared in two games as a linebacker. He finished with four tackles. As a sophomore in 2008 Bailey played in 12 games, starting four at defensive end. He finished the season with 36 tackles and five sacks.
As a junior in 2009, Bailey has 24 tackles and seven sacks.
Professional career
At the 2011 NFL Combine, Bailey had the third-highest vertical leap of any defensive lineman, at 36.5". He was drafted in the third round, with the 86th overall pick, of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Bailey recorded his first sack against the Packers in week 15. Bailey ended his 2011 season with one sack and 10 tackles. He had only five tackles in 10 games in 2012. The 2013 season was a turning point for Bailey after playing in 15 games finishing the year with 30 tackles, a sack, and two batted passes. In 2014, Bailey produced career highs in almost every defensive stat finishing with 41 combined tackles, five sacks, and two passes defended.
On November 15, 2014, the Chiefs signed Bailey to a four-year, $25 million contract extension with $15 million in guaranteed, and a signing bonus of $10 million. He finished 2015 with 38 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
On October 18, 2016, Bailey was placed on injured reserve.
In 2018, Bailey played in all 16 games with 13 starts, recording 38 combined tackles, a career-high six sacks, two forced fumbles, and a league-leading four fumble recoveries.
On July 22, 2019, Bailey signed a two-year $10.5 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. He played in 15 games with five starts, recording 26 tackles and one sack.
On March 25, 2020, Bailey signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension through 2021.
The Falcons released Bailey on February 18, 2021.