Hall of Fame Denver Broncos cornerback whose exceptional coverage, athleticism and nine Pro Bowl selections established him as one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history.
Champ Bailey is widely considered one of the greatest cornerbacks in NFL history, a 12-time Pro Bowl selection who combined elite man coverage skills with outstanding athleticism. Traded to the Denver Broncos in 2004, he made his most famous play — a 100-yard interception return against Tom Brady in the 2005 playoffs. Bailey's combination of technique, intelligence, and competitiveness made him the standard-bearer for the cornerback position.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 2019
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 2019
- Pro Bowl 12x
- All-Pro 9x
- Super Bowl XLVIII (runner-up)
Career Journey
Timeline
1978
👶 Born in Punta Gorda, USA
2014
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Denver Broncos
🏟️ Washington Redskins
🏆 Hall of Fame 2019
🏆 Pro Bowl 12x
🏆 All-Pro 9x
🏆 Super Bowl XLVIII (runner-up)