Champ Bailey was drafted No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 117 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 215
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 1172nd at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 12
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Champ Bailey came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 117 career approximate value
- Games played
- 215
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1172nd among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3631% of career value
- Final season
- 201314 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Champ Bailey.
Texas · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
Georgia in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Champ Bailey in the 1999 NFL Draft
Champ Bailey is a Defensive back out of Georgia selected No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1999 NFL Draft. 215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 117 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Champ Bailey drafted?
Champ Bailey was selected No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/champ-bailey.
What college did Champ Bailey play for?
Champ Bailey played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Champ Bailey's NFL career turn out?
215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 117 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/champ-bailey.