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Player Profile
Name - Carlos Bailey
College - Washington St
Size - 5'11' 228lbs
Position - FS
Projected - Top 5 pick
Throughout his college career he was often compared to Baltimore's Edward Reed and Denver's Brian Dawkins. Bailey is the type of player a team can build a defense around.
As a Sophomore he won The 2012 Jim Thorpe Award winner also took home the PAC 10's Defensive Player of the Year award in just his second collegiate season. That's why it came as no surprise when the two-time unanimous All-American selection made himself eligible for the 2014 UFL Draft at the conclusion of his junior season.
The free safety's 14 interceptions in his Junior season tied the all time single season record held by Rashean Mathis from Bethune-Cookman, 2002. Even more impressive is the game-changing impact Bailey has once the ball is in his hands. As a true freshman, Bailey racked up 190 yards in returns off interceptions to rank second on the school's single-season record chart. But being second wasn't good enough for Baiely. He broke the school and PAC 10 records during his sophomore season, collecting 304 interception return yards and surpassing the previous mark of 302 set by Charles Phillips, USC, 1974. His career total of 494 yards off of interceptions also set a new PAC 10 record, and is only 7 yards shy of the NCAA record of 501 held by Florida St CB Terrell Buckley, Florida State, 1989–91
Analysis
Read & React: This is by far One of his greatest assets. He shows uncommon discipline, and has the great ability to read and evaluate the entire play before making his move. He is very smart, Rarely fooled by play-action or misdirection or beaten over the top. He truly is a terrific all around Safetey.
Man Coverage: He has unique agility and straight-line speed for a safety. Often was asked to drop down as the nickel cornerback, showing good flexibility, balance and acceleration to turn and run with receivers. Physical enough to press and re-route the slot receiver or tight end. Rides receivers for a few yards to disrupt timing with the quarterback. Times his leaps well and has natural ball skills.
Zone Coverage: Great zone defender, very smooth, low backpedal with the balance to change direction and not lose speed. He understands weak spots in coverage and what the receiver is trying to do against him. Breaks on the ball quickly. Reliable open-field tackler. Arrives with significantly more pop than his size would indicate.
Closing/Recovery: Closes on the ball as well as any safety in recent memory coming into the draft. Extremely rare diagnosis skills and has a quick burst when changing direction. Good acceleration with a late explosive burst as the ball arrives. Has the innate ability to locates the ball in the air and times his leaps well. At 5'11' he is a little shorter than scouts would prefer, but highpoints passes when he has the opportunity for the interception.
Run Support: Quickly diagnoses run to get downhill quickly to limit the yardage gained. Stout tackler at the point, but doesn't need to make the tackle to make the play. Good team defender that makes the unselfish plays. Attacks the pulling guard or lead blocker low to blow up the play and leave easy tackles at the line of scrimmage for his teammates.
Tackling: Reliable open-field tackler with rare explosiveness considering his lack of prototypical size. Brings his hips through the tackle to generate impressive drive and knock bigger ballcarriers back. Great range due to very good speed and rare instincts. Understands his role as the last line of defense and takes proper angles to minimize the yardage given up, but make the tackle. Good wrap-up tackler with the body control to adjust to elusive ballcarriers in the open field and latch on to drag down.
Intangibles: High character, high-effort player. Coaches rave about his leadership qualities and instincts. Started all 39 games of his career, including 14 as a true freshman. Voted team captain as a sophomore and junior. Competes on special teams despite his All-American status.
Player Profile
Name - Carlos Bailey
College - Washington St
Size - 5'11' 228lbs
Position - FS
Projected - Top 5 pick
Throughout his college career he was often compared to Baltimore's Edward Reed and Denver's Brian Dawkins. Bailey is the type of player a team can build a defense around.
As a Sophomore he won The 2012 Jim Thorpe Award winner also took home the PAC 10's Defensive Player of the Year award in just his second collegiate season. That's why it came as no surprise when the two-time unanimous All-American selection made himself eligible for the 2014 UFL Draft at the conclusion of his junior season.
The free safety's 14 interceptions in his Junior season tied the all time single season record held by Rashean Mathis from Bethune-Cookman, 2002. Even more impressive is the game-changing impact Bailey has once the ball is in his hands. As a true freshman, Bailey racked up 190 yards in returns off interceptions to rank second on the school's single-season record chart. But being second wasn't good enough for Baiely. He broke the school and PAC 10 records during his sophomore season, collecting 304 interception return yards and surpassing the previous mark of 302 set by Charles Phillips, USC, 1974. His career total of 494 yards off of interceptions also set a new PAC 10 record, and is only 7 yards shy of the NCAA record of 501 held by Florida St CB Terrell Buckley, Florida State, 1989–91
Analysis
Read & React: This is by far One of his greatest assets. He shows uncommon discipline, and has the great ability to read and evaluate the entire play before making his move. He is very smart, Rarely fooled by play-action or misdirection or beaten over the top. He truly is a terrific all around Safetey.
Man Coverage: He has unique agility and straight-line speed for a safety. Often was asked to drop down as the nickel cornerback, showing good flexibility, balance and acceleration to turn and run with receivers. Physical enough to press and re-route the slot receiver or tight end. Rides receivers for a few yards to disrupt timing with the quarterback. Times his leaps well and has natural ball skills.
Zone Coverage: Great zone defender, very smooth, low backpedal with the balance to change direction and not lose speed. He understands weak spots in coverage and what the receiver is trying to do against him. Breaks on the ball quickly. Reliable open-field tackler. Arrives with significantly more pop than his size would indicate.
Closing/Recovery: Closes on the ball as well as any safety in recent memory coming into the draft. Extremely rare diagnosis skills and has a quick burst when changing direction. Good acceleration with a late explosive burst as the ball arrives. Has the innate ability to locates the ball in the air and times his leaps well. At 5'11' he is a little shorter than scouts would prefer, but highpoints passes when he has the opportunity for the interception.
Run Support: Quickly diagnoses run to get downhill quickly to limit the yardage gained. Stout tackler at the point, but doesn't need to make the tackle to make the play. Good team defender that makes the unselfish plays. Attacks the pulling guard or lead blocker low to blow up the play and leave easy tackles at the line of scrimmage for his teammates.
Tackling: Reliable open-field tackler with rare explosiveness considering his lack of prototypical size. Brings his hips through the tackle to generate impressive drive and knock bigger ballcarriers back. Great range due to very good speed and rare instincts. Understands his role as the last line of defense and takes proper angles to minimize the yardage given up, but make the tackle. Good wrap-up tackler with the body control to adjust to elusive ballcarriers in the open field and latch on to drag down.
Intangibles: High character, high-effort player. Coaches rave about his leadership qualities and instincts. Started all 39 games of his career, including 14 as a true freshman. Voted team captain as a sophomore and junior. Competes on special teams despite his All-American status.
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