Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue. Ranked #160 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 5 projection); Cincinnati drafted him in Round 7, pick 215.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
20FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | CIN | 4-11 | — | — | 1 | 12% | 16 |
| '21 | CIN | 10-7 | 16 | — | 3 | 31% | 41 |
| '22 | CIN | 12-4 | 8 | 2 | — | 12% | 16 |
| '23 | CIN | 9-8 | 2 | — | — | 5% | 6 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 26 | 2 | 4 | 24% | 20 | |
| '24 | ARI | 8-9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Career | — | 26 | 2 | 4 | 24% | 20 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | CIN | 43% | 136 |
| '21 | CIN | 52% | 228 |
| '22 | CIN | 64% | 277 |
| '23 | CIN | 68% | 309 |
| '24 | ARI | 73% | 16 |
| Career | 60% | 966 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2020 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'0 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
235 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2020 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
15 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Projected as a Round 5 pick, Markus Bailey fell to Round 7 on draft day — then went on to outperform 99% of LBs from the 2020 draft class.