Thomas Bailey

Thomas James Bailey Jr. (born December 6, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. He also played seven seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) and one season in the World League of American Football (WLAF).

Early life Thomas James Bailey Jr. was born on December 6, 1971, in Dallas, Texas. He led the Southeastern Conference in punt returns and punt return yards that season. Bailey was released on August 18, 1996.

In February 1997, Bailey was selected by the Rhein Fire of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in the third round, with the 18th overall pick, of the 1997 WLAF draft. He was later placed on injured reserve. Bailey and Baker were named the "Killer B's" during their stint with the Rampage. Bailey's 133 receptions were the second most in the league that year. He played in 13 games during the 2000 season, catching 105 passes for 1,202 yards and 18 touchdowns while also returning 37 kicks for 647 yards and one touchdown. Bailey was placed on recallable waivers on March 13, 2001. He had knee surgery in March 2001. He appeared in ten games for the Predators in 2001, recording 26 receptions for 317 yards and seven touchdowns, three kick returns for 72 yards and one touchdown, 14 solo tackles, one assisted tackle, one interception, and two pass breakups. He played in all 14 games for Buffalo during the 2002 season, totaling 23 catches for 316 yards and seven touchdowns, 15 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, and two interceptions.

On November 14, 2002, Bailey was traded to the Detroit Fury for Evan Pilgrim.