Champ Bailey is a former professional American football player known for his exceptional skills as a cornerback. He played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Denver Broncos and the Washington Redskins. Bailey was selected to the Pro Bowl 12 times and is regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history. Born on June 22, 1978, in Folkston, Georgia, Bailey excelled in football during his college years at the University of Georgia. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. After a successful career, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.