Jacob Bailey
Jacob Bailey is a three-star recruit from Schoolcraft, MI (No. 2,468 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Bailey comes from
- Schoolcraft, MI
- Schoolcraft
- Three-star, No. 2,468 in the 2025 class; signed with James Madison.
Where Bailey fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 James Madison ChesneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school SchoolcraftSchoolcraft, MI · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,468 in the 2025 class. Signed with James Madison.
2025
- Signed with James MadisonThree-star, out of Schoolcraft
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Bob Chesney and Lance Taylor.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Western Michigan