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64
Games
226
Solo Tackles
7
Sacks
2
Interceptions
Boss Bailey is a former outside linebacker out of Georgia, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 34th overall pick (round 2) in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played 64 regular-season games from 2003 to 2008, with the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Boss Bailey Career Stats
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DET | 16 | 61 | 20 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | DET | 10 | 33 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | DET | 15 | 43 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | 14 | 34 | 14 | 0 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | DEN | 5 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 60 | 195 | 80 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-3
Weight
233 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.58s
Vertical Jump
42"
Broad Jump
135"
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| 1 | 1 |  CIN |
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| 1 | 4 |  NYJ |
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| 1 | 5 |  DAL |
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| 1 | 6 |  NO |
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| 1 | 7 |  JAX |
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| 1 | 8 |  CAR |
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OT |  Utah |
| 1 | 10 |  BAL |
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OLB |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 11 |  SEA |
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CB |  Washington State |
| 2 | 1 |  HOU |
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RB |  Georgia Tech |
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