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Matthew Bailey · Illinois Football

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PLAYER DETAILS · 2026

Matthew Bailey

Jersey
7
Position
DB
Class
Sr.
Height
6 ft 2 in
Weight
225 lb
Hometown
Moline, IL
High school / prior school (as listed)
Moline
Previous school
Not supplied
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Summary

Matthew Bailey — Player summary

Matthew Bailey played at Moline under Mike Morrissey. His prep honors included first-team Illinois Class 7A all-state and Quad City Times Player of the Year recognition, with school receiving records.

Additional background from the official biography retained October 16, 2026: The biography lists an Illinois kinesiology degree completed in May 2026.

Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: Illinois Athletics — official player biography

Background

Matthew Bailey — Sourced player background

Matthew Bailey — additional facts from the official source retained 2026-10-16. Academic recognition mentioned in the biography includes Academic All-Big Ten. These are dated source details; the original roster snapshot remains unchanged. Check the linked school source for updates.

Checked 2026-10-29 · Sources: Illinois Athletics — official player biography

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