Cougar Bailey

Member of the Linfield football team. Recorded 19 tackles for loss in a season, including eight sacks (second-most in a season in program history). First Team All-Central Valley Conference selection at defensive end. CVC Defensive Player of the Year. Second Team All-State 6A. Academic All-State selection. Participated in the Oregon All-State game. Two-time CVC champion in wrestling. 2024 "Wrestler of the Tournament" at the CVC district tournament. Also competed in basketball as a power forward and track & field in the 100 meters, 200 meters, shot put and javelin. Graduated with honors. Majoring in exercise science and business. Son of Cortney Dupree and Jason Bailey. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? Best football and business program. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a leader. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Communication, helping others, giving 100% effort. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? Just finishing my DPT, training others, starting my own practice and coaching.