As a sophomore, he started all 13 games, recording 80 tackles, four interceptions and a sack.
[4][5] Bailey signed with the Seattle Seahawks after going unselected in the 2014 NFL draft.
The Seahawks waived/injured him on August 5, 2014, but was placed on the team's injured reserve after clearing waivers the next day.
[12] After going unclaimed on waivers, Bailey reverted to the team's injured reserve list.
After reaching an injury settlement with the Jets, Bailey was released from the reserve list on September 2, 2016.