Boss Bailey was drafted No. 34 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #34
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2266th at Georgia
The pick
How Boss Bailey came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 233 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2266th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2195% of career value
- Final season
- 20085 years after the draft
Around pick 34
Who came off the board on either side of Boss Bailey.
Colorado College
Iowa
Louisiana · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Illinois College
Georgia in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Justin Houston
LB · KC · 2011
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#63
Mo Lewis
LB · NYJ · 1991
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#14
Thomas Davis
LB · CAR · 2005
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#39
Kendrell Bell
LB · PIT · 2001
Georgia · 1× Pro Bowl
#49
Randall Godfrey
LB · DAL · 1996
Georgia
#73
Will Witherspoon
LB · CAR · 2002
Georgia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Boss Bailey in the 2003 NFL Draft
Boss Bailey is a Linebacker out of Georgia selected No. 34 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 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 Boss Bailey drafted?
Boss Bailey was selected No. 34 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/boss-bailey.
What college did Boss Bailey play for?
Boss 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 Boss Bailey's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/boss-bailey.