Rodney Bailey was drafted No. 181 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 84 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #181
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 84
- Career AV
- 7141st at Ohio State
The pick
How Rodney Bailey came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Career approximate value
- 7141st among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 686% of career value
- Final season
- 20076 years after the draft
Around pick 181
Who came off the board on either side of Rodney Bailey.
Louisville
South Carolina State
Wisconsin
Mississippi State
Ohio State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Heyward
DE · PIT · 2011
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#3
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Sam Hubbard
DE · CIN · 2018
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rodney Bailey in the 2001 NFL Draft
Rodney Bailey is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 181 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Rodney Bailey drafted?
Rodney Bailey was selected No. 181 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/rodney-bailey.
What college did Rodney Bailey play for?
Rodney Bailey played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Rodney Bailey's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/rodney-bailey.