Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey turned heads on Thursday, clocking an unofficial 4.51-second 40-yard dash during his pre-draft workouts, according to @AdamSchefter. The time represents one of the faster marks for defensive ends and outside linebackers in this year's draft class.
Bailey, a standout defender for Texas Tech, entered the draft cycle with high expectations regarding his raw speed and explosive first step. A 4.51-second unofficial time reinforces his status as a high-upside athletic prospect. NFL scouts often look for edge rushers who can dip under the 4.60 mark to demonstrate the closing speed necessary to track down professional quarterbacks at the next level.
The official times for the event will be released later by the NFL, which may vary slightly from the initial unofficial marks. Bailey’s performance follows a productive collegiate career where he established himself as a primary disruptor in the backfield. As the draft process continues, this 40-yard dash time is expected to boost his stock significantly among teams searching for elite pass-rush help.
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