CJ Bailey
The tallest proven passer in the sport, and one of the youngest. Bailey started for NC State as a true freshman, then jumped to 273-of-397 (68.8 percent) for 3,105 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2025 — four points of accuracy growth while the volume rose. Completion efficiency at 6-6 is the selling point; passers with that much frame rarely throw it that cleanly this early, and his 42 touchdowns over two seasons came with real ACC defenses in his lap. However, the turnovers cluster where it hurts — five of his nine 2025 interceptions came against ranked opponents — and 213 pounds on a 6-6 skeleton needs another year in the weight room. Draft coverage is still conditional ('if he takes a leap'), pointing to the 2028 class rather than early entry. Day 2 grade on the tape now, with a first-round ceiling if the ranked-game performances catch up to the season line.
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Vikings Wire Jul 4, 20262027 NFL Draft summer scouting report: CJ Bailey, QB, NC State - Vikings Wire
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NFL Draft Countdown Jun 25, 2026C.J. Bailey, QB, NC State: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report - NFL Draft Countdown
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NFL Draft Buzz Jun 8, 2026CJ Bailey Quarterback NC State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report - NFL Draft Buzz
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NFL Mock Draft Database Apr 28, 2026CJ Bailey 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — QB - NFL Mock Draft Database
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Sports Illustrated Mar 30, 2026Transfer Wide Receiver Gets Strong Review From CJ Bailey - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Mar 27, 2026'Love Who Love You': CJ Bailey is Back With the Wolfpack - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Mar 10, 2026Dave Doeren Sees CJ Bailey Thriving With Wolfpack's Miami Transfers - Sports Illustrated
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PackInsider Jan 28, 2026Jimbo Fisher Says NC State QB CJ Bailey Has “No. 1 Overall Pick” Potential - PackInsider