Christian Bailey Season 2016

Honors & Awards
»Scout Team Offensive MVP (2015)
»Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013; Spring 2014)
» Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2015)
» Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015)

Christian Bailey has made his mark on the Nebraska program both as a receiver and as a regular contributor on special teams. The 6-0, 205-pound Bailey played in 23 games in his career. He is on track to graduate in May of 2017 in finance and chose to pass on his final season of eligibility with Nebraska. 

Bailey's hard work was recognized in 2015 when he was named the Huskers’ Scout Team Offensive MVP. Bailey came to Nebraska as a walk-on from San Clemente High School in California.

2016 (Junior)
Bailey played in all 13 games. He was a starter on Nebraska's coverage units and had a solo tackle at Iowa. He also added depth at receiver and saw limited action in that role. 

2015 (Sophomore)
Bailey played in six games, including each of the final four regular-season games. Bailey saw time both as a reserve receiver and on special teams, but did not have a reception. He was also a valuable member of the scout team offense.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman)
Bailey played in four games as a reserve receiver and on special teams. He caught a 10-yard touchdown pass at Fresno State for his only reception of the season.

2013 (Redshirt)
A walk-on, Bailey redshirted in his first season in the program.

Before Nebraska (San Clemente HS)
Bailey was a versatile player for San Clemente (Calif.) High School. He lined up at both receiver and running back for the Tritons. A two-time all-league performer, Bailey hauled in 44 balls for 495 yards and four touchdowns as a senior, while also rushing for 274 yards and six touchdowns on 46 carries. Bailey drew interest from Oregon and Oregon State.

Personal
The son of Jeff and Rebecca Bailey, Christian was born on Dec. 17, 1994. He majored in finance and earned his bachelor's degree from Nebraska in May of 2017. He was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll twice. Bailey has been active in the community, volunteering with Uplifting Athletes, Husker Heroes, Husker Hotline and at local hospital and rec center visits. He was named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team in 2015.

Career Stats
» Games Played - 23, 4 in 2014, 6 in 2015, 13 in 2016
» Receptions - 1-10 in 2014 (10-yard TD reception at Fresno State)
» Tackles - 1 in 2016