SMU’s reliable chain-mover with slot savvy
In the 2023 season, Jake Bailey led SMU with 42 catches for 528 yards, showing steady production rather than splashy volume, and he was still a key target in 2024 before an upper-body injury ended his season early after 19 catches for 275 yards and a touchdown. He looks like a dependable slot-style receiver: quick, assignment-sound, and trusted enough to earn all-conference academic recognition, which hints at football IQ and professionalism. If your team wants a polished possession receiver who can fit into a system and move the sticks, Bailey is the kind of player coaches tend to like.
