Devon Bailey

Devon Bailey (born September 28, 1991) is a Canadian former professional football wide receiver who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos with the sixth overall pick of the 2014 CFL draft. He played CIS football at St. Francis Xavier University and attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario.

University career Bailey played for the St. Francis Xavier X-Men from 2010 to 2013. He recorded 87 receptions for 1,160 yards and six touchdowns in his career.

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos Edmonton Eskimos drafted Bailey in the first round of the 2014 CFL draft. He signed with the Eskimos on May 31, 2014. In his rookie season with the Eskimos, Bailey recorded 17 catches for a total of 219 yards.

Bailey recorded his first CFL touchdown on August 21, 2015 against the Hamilton Tiger Cats. The Eskimos won the 103rd Grey Cup against the Ottawa Redblacks on November 29, 2015.

In the 2016 CFL season, Bailey recorded two receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Montreal Alouettes On April 20, 2017, the Montreal Alouettes signed Bailey to a one-year contract worth an estimated $84,000. He was released by the Alouettes on June 18, 2017.

Saskatchewan Roughriders On August 2, 2017, Bailey was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

BC Lions On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Bailey had signed with the BC Lions to a one-year contract. He was released on March 19, 2021.