A Canadian edge rusher who piled up 15.5 sacks over five years at Rutgers before a productive final season at Louisville, Wesley Bailey signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent.
Wesley Bailey is a rookie edge defender who signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. The Ottawa, Ontario native spent five seasons at Rutgers before transferring to Louisville for a final college season, bringing size and consistent pass-rush production to a Rams defense in need of depth off the edge.
Path to the league
Bailey played five seasons at Rutgers from 2020 through 2024, appearing in 48 games with 41 starts, before transferring to Louisville for the 2025 season. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed a three-year, $3.1 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.
Career highlights
Across his five years at Rutgers, Bailey recorded 110 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, six pass breakups and four fumble recoveries. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound edge rusher impressed at Louisville's pro day alongside fellow Canadian defender Rene Konga ahead of signing with the Rams.
2025 season recap
In his lone season at Louisville, Bailey started all 12 regular-season games and recorded 39 total tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks, ranking second on the team in sacks. He signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sources
- ESPN: Wesley Bailey
- Louisville Athletics: Wesley Bailey
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Linebacker
- Group
- defense
- College
- Louisville
- Hometown
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
