Defensive Back · #7
Matthew Bailey Scouting Report
Matthew Bailey is a 6' 2", 225 S at Illinois Fighting Illini (RSR). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 251 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 2 draft boards.
- Position
- S
- School
- Illinois Fighting Illini
- Class
- RSR
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 225
- Status
- Active
Illinois Fighting IlliniPortalStats just now
Total Tackles
41
Solo Tackles
25
Assists
16
Sacks
0
Forced Fumbles
0
Interceptions
1
Passes Defended
0
2027 NFL Draft · Illinois
Teamistry consensus
251
S · RSR · 6'1" · 225 lbs · score 241.27
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board. Watchlists are invitation pools, not ranked boards.
Open the full 2027 boardAll-star watchlists
Senior Bowl Top 300 and Shrine Bowl 1000.
Scout boards
Overall rank on each public big board we track.
Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot —.
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 93 | 43 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 | 76 | 59 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 88 | 1 |
| Career | 225 | 137 | 88 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 130 | 1 |
Scoring
| Season | PASS | RUSH | REC | RET | TD | 2PT | PAT | FG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Career | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
News
- John Calipari takes questions on development of young Razorbacks
Calipari takes the podium at SEC Tipoff '27 to break down how Arkansas has put in the work to improve over the offseason and what to expect from talented youngsters.
- Kiper: Jeremiah Smith is best player in 2027 draft 'by a wide margin'
Kiper: Jeremiah Smith is best player in 2027 draft 'by a wide margin'
- Thamel to McAfee: Expectation remains that CFP will expand to 24 teams
Thamel to McAfee: Expectation remains that CFP will expand to 24 teams
- Illinois QB Katin Houser out 4-6 weeks after hand procedure
Illinois starting QB Katin Houser will miss four to six weeks after undergoing a procedure on his throwing hand, coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday.
- Michigan judge rules 2 Wolverines eligible for this season
A judge granted a temporary restraining order for Michigan tight end Alex Bauman and defensive back Jeremiah Earby, who are hoping to join the team for their fifth season.
- Sources: Florida QB Philo questionable, WR Brown could return
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo will be listed as questionable in the initial SEC availability report on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Recruiting history
- Illinois, On3 path
- Illinois Fighting Illini, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
- Tao Johnson · S · UCLA
- Bryce Thornton · S · Florida
- Faletau Satuala · S · BYU
- Rod Moore · S · Michigan
- Alex McLaughlin · S · Washington
FAQ
Where is Matthew Bailey ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 251 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 2 draft boards.
What position does Matthew Bailey play?
S