Dominic Bailey
Career Summary
Dominic Bailey is a defensive lineman who entered the NFL with Houston in 2026.
He completed his college career at Tennessee.
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Early Life
Bailey is from Salisbury, Maryland.
Tennessee listed St. Frances Academy as his high school.
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High School
Bailey attended Wicomico High School and St. Frances Academy.
He earned first-team all-conference honors at St. Frances.
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College Career
Bailey played six seasons at Tennessee.
He played 55 career games with 25 starts and totaled 77 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, nine quarterback hurries, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Bailey signed with Houston as an undrafted rookie in May 2026.
The Texans listed him as a 6-foot-3, 292-pound defensive tackle from Tennessee.
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NFL Career
Bailey began his NFL career with Houston in 2026.
Houston signed him to its practice squad on September 1 and released him from the practice squad on September 11.
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Career Accomplishments
Bailey was selected for the 2020 Under Armour All-American Bowl.
He graduated from Tennessee with a communication studies degree in December 2024.
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Playing Style
Bailey is a defensive lineman with experience at end and tackle.
Tennessee described him as a pass rusher who played most often at strongside defensive end and also slid inside to defensive tackle.
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32271, 00-0041302, 5/31/2002, Dominic Bailey, Dominic, Bailey
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