File SAF-40 · National rank 480 · 2027 class
Matthew Bailey
6'2"Height
225 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Quick Notes
Matthew Bailey is a senior defensive back who projects as a starter for Illinois. He profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Agent / Representation
Status
Unknown
Verified2026-07-07
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#40
SAF / 1206
#480
Overall / 15102
Nearest at SAF
- #38DaShawn Stone6.2
- #39Mario Easterly6.2
- #40Matthew Bailey6.2
- #41Robert Fitzgerald6.2
- #42Ty Bryant6.2
Scouting Verdict
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer — 93 tk, 1 INT, 5 PD (2024). Grade benchmarked to a Big Ten draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
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SAF Keys
2025 · Illinois
76
Tot
Better than 95% of 694 SAFs
0
INT
Better than 34% of 671 SAFs
2
PD
Better than 72% of 674 SAFs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1774
National
#133
Position
#35
State
High SchoolMoline
HometownMoline, Ill.
Career Production
4 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Tot | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois | — | 76 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | Illinois | — | 93 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Illinois | — | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Illinois | — | 10 | 3 | 2 |
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