He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

[1][2] He attended Luther Burbank High School where he was a top football and basketball athlete, being a first-team All-City selection in each sport.

[1] In 2021, he started 12 games and was third on the team with 56 tackles, adding 8.0 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions and six pass breakups, repeating as an honorable mention All-MWC pick.

[1] The following season, he started all 14 games and was the Bulldogs leader with 88 tackles, earning his third honorable mention All-MWC selection.

[1] Bailey finished his stint at Fresno State having played in 58 games, tallying 277 tackles, 25.5 TFLs, seven sacks and six interceptions.