Champ Bailey's success comes from his consistency and longevity in the game. The 6'0, 192lb cornerback from Fort Campbell, Kentucky played his college ball at the University of Georgia. From 1996 to 1998, Bailey became a triple-threat for the Bulldogs playing a total of 957 snaps, 547 on defense, 301 on offense, and 109 on special teams. Defensively, Champ recorded 147 tackes, forced one fumbles, and caught eight interceptions. As a member of the school's track and field team, Bailey recorded a University of Georgia school record with an indoor long jump of 7.89 yards.
Champ Bailey was drafted 7th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins where he played a total of five NFL seasons was paid a total of $11.6 million. His true coming to form came as a member of the Denver Broncos where he played his next ten seasons and signed a $63 million, seven-year contract during his tenure with the team. In total, the Broncos shelled out a total of $96 million+ on the now Hall of Fame cornerback. Unfortunately, Bailey was cut from the team following the team's Super Bowl XLVIII loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Bailey then signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2014, but was cut from the team prior to the start of the season. Bailey then announced his retirement and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.