Tulane’s Senior Safety Brings Size, Versatility, and 38 Tackles in 2025
Bailey Despanie, a 6-1, 204-pound senior safety for Tulane, stands out as a physically imposing defensive back who combines size with versatility. In the 2025 season (through Oct. 22), he recorded 38 total tackles (23 solo), 3 passes broken up, and 1 tackle for loss across 7 games, averaging 5.43 tackles per game [1]. His differentiators include his rare size for the safety position, allowing him to match up against bigger receivers and support run defense effectively, plus his consistent intensity and reliability in coverage. With no reported injury history and a senior-level maturity, Despanie is a high-fit addition for teams seeking a dependable, big-bodied safety who can play multiple roles in the secondary.
