Redshirt freshman tackle with room to grow, but the frame and pedigree are real
In the 2025 season, Jacob Bailey redshirted at James Madison, preserving eligibility while developing as a 6-foot-4, 285-pound offensive lineman from Schoolcraft, Michigan.[1][3] His appeal is classic trench-worker stuff: solid size, early All-State recognition in high school, and a developmental track that suggests upside rather than instant headlines.[1] He’s a good fit for a team that values long-term line building, versatility, and patience with young OL prospects—basically, the kind of player you bet on before the box score ever notices him.[1][14]
