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2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement: Meet the Inductees

By A.J. Fagerlin

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 2: Fans take a photo outside the Hall of Fame prior to the NFL Class of 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 2: Fans take a photo outside the Hall of Fame prior to the NFL Class of 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2014 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 13: Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos plays defense against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 13, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars 35-19. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 13: Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos plays defense against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 13, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars 35-19. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Champ Bailey, Cornerback, Washington Redskins / Denver Broncos

Like Ty Law, Champ Bailey was one of the most dominant cornerbacks in the NFL in the 2000’s, making a huge impact in every season that he completed during his 15-year career in the league.

Bailey was drafted in the first round of the 1999 Draft by the Washington Redskins, and made a splash right away by starting all 16 games and intercepting five passes as a rookie (3 in one game). Bailey spent five seasons with Washington before being traded to the Denver Broncos in 2004 for Clinton Portis.

After four consecutive Pro Bowl seasons with the Skins (including a season in 2002 in which he had 24 passes defended), Bailey immediately excelled in Denver. He earning his first career First Team All-Pro honor in 2004, and followed that up with two more First Team All-Pro seasons in 2005 and 2006.

Bailey tied for the league-lead in 2006 with 10 interceptions, a career high. He finished his 15-year career with 54 interceptions and 203 passes defended. Bailey was as stingy and effective as they come on the outside, soundly locking down opposing wide receivers while committing very few penalties.

In 2009, Bailey did not allow a single touchdown in 80 passes thrown his way, despite playing 98% of the defensive snaps that season. Bailey was also one of the best tackling corners in the game, totaling 908 tackles in his career.

Although Bailey was never able to win a Super Bowl, he was a vital part of many playoff teams for the Broncos in the early 2000’s and 2010’s. He is a 12-time Pro Bowler (tied for 3rd most appearances all-time) and three-time All-Pro.

Bailey will be presented by his agent, Jack Reale.

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