Scouting Future Saints: Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey
Profiling Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey and his possible fit for the Saints in the first round
Just about five weeks separate us from the 2026 NFL draft, this year held in Pittsburgh from April 23-25. For the New Orleans Saints and 31 other teams, it's the NFL version of Christmas. The Saints filled a few critical holes in free agency.
Now, they hope to follow a very good draft in 2025 with another as they continue rebuilding the team into a postseason contender. Edge rusher is one of the areas the Saints did not address in free agency. It's also arguably their biggest remaining need, especially with 15-year veteran Cameron Jordan still unsigned and his return in doubt.
With the Saints picking eighth overall, there could still be a few top pass rushers available. One of them is the subject of this draft profile. David Bailey biography Position: Edge rusher College: Texas Tech Red Raiders Height: 6-feet, 4 inches Weight: 251 pounds 40-yard: 4.
5 seconds 10-yard split: 1. 62 seconds Vertical jump: 35" Broad jump: 10'9" Bailey started his collegiate career as a Stanford Cardinal in 2022. He contributed immediately as a true freshman, recording 2.