Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profile: DE David Bailey, Texas Tech

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 06: David Bailey #31 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up during the first half the Big 12 Championship game against the BYU Cougars at AT&T Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) | Getty Images NFL teams do not have the same level of gravitas as MLB teams when it comes to “filling out the lineup card” on game day.

But if they did, the Cleveland Browns would be able to pre-print Myles Garrett’s name at one defensive end position for all 17 games of the season. The problem can come at the defensive end position across from Garrett. Over the years, the Browns have filled that spot with a rotating cast that has included Emmanuel Ogbah, Olivier Vernon, Jadeveon Clowney, and Za’Darius Smith.

Last season, Cleveland tried the committee approach with Alex Wright, Cameron Thomas, and Isaiah McGuire, which worked out for the most part. Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, defense may not be a priority, at least in the first round, but if general manager Andrew Berry is interested in adding a defensive end who can make Garrett even more lethal, then he may consider Texas Tech’s David Bailey when the Browns are on the clock. .

@StanfordFball @TexasTechFB edge standout; David Bailey; wrecked a lot of CFB QB's over the last 4 years… Knows how to win off the EDGE. #BaldysBreakdowns pic. twitter.