Brayden Bailey | Holy Innocents Episcopal
Brayden Bailey
- Class
- 2028
- Position
- DB
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 150
- School
- Holy Innocents Episcopal
About Brayden
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Elise Minor Benton | Prep Redzone Scout
The name Bailey is already legendary in football circles, but a new chapter is being written. Brayden the son of Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey is making a name for himself in the secondary, proving that elite coverage skills and playmaking ability run in the family.
Heading into his sophomore season, this young defensive back has already turned heads with his ball-hawking ability, fluid movement, and high football IQ. Despite his youth, he’s shown the kind of instincts and athleticism that make quarterbacks think twice before testing him—just like his father did during his dominant career.
He’s not just making plays—he’s making his teammates better. Whether its adjusting coverage calls, recognizing pre-snap motion, or disguising looks to confuse quarterbacks, his football IQ is on full display. His ability to read the game in real-time allows him to anticipate plays before they develop, putting himself and his team in position to succeed.
Coaches rave about his ability to track the ball in the air, jump routes with confidence, and turn defense into offense. Whether playing man-to-man, sitting back in zone, or closing in on a deep ball, he has a knack for being in the right place at the right time. His ability to read quarterbacks, disguise coverage, and create turnovers has made him one of the most exciting young defensive backs in the country.
His footwork is textbook—quick, controlled, and smooth. He doesn’t waste movements, and his ability to stay in phase with receivers makes him incredibly difficult to shake. Wideouts who think they have him beat often find the ball knocked away at the last second, thanks to his sharp instincts and perfect timing in coverage.
One thing is certain—the next great Bailey defensive back is officially on the rise.
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