One of only five fifth-year seniors on the team, Bailey serves as a leader on and off the field ... came to Appalachian State as a defensive end but has made his mark at tight end ... is team’s best blocking tight end and is a valuable asset both in the run game and in pass protection ... despite not catching any passes in limited action last year, is also a proven threat in the receiving game with nine receptions and four touchdown catches as a sophomore in 2012 ... is expected to split time and see the field in two-tight end sets with Barrett Burns this season.

2013: Was limited to just six games and one start due to head injuries ... appeared in the first four games of the season, including a start in the home opener against North Carolina A&T ... split time with Josh Anding and Barrett Burns, serving primarily as a blocker ... did not catch any passes in limited playing time.

2012: In his first full season at the position, started all 10-of-12 games at tight end (only non-starts came when Appalachian State opened in a no-tight-end set) … ranked sixth on the team with nine receptions and 123 receiving yards … tied for second on the squad with four touchdown catches … made at least one catch in eight of Appalachian’s 12 games … caught at least one pass in each of the first three games of the season … made one of Appalachian’s best catches of the season with a diving reception for a 23-yard touchdown (the first of his career) versus Coastal Carolina … hauled in a 16-yard touchdown at Western Carolina … had a season-high two receptions — including a seven-yard touchdown catch from wideout Andrew Peacock — in Southern Conference title-clinching win over Furman in the regular-season finale … had a 10-yard touchdown reception in NCAA Division I Football Championship second-round loss to Illinois State.

2011: Saw action in eight games, primarily as a member of kickoff return unit  … did not record any statistics.

2010: Redshirted.

High School: Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com ... was a dominant defensive end at South Carolina prep powerhouse Dorman ... recorded 279 tackles over his final two seasons, including 116 stops, 14 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery as a senior ... helped lead squad to a 13-1 record and the South Carolina 4A Division I state championship as a senior ... had seven tackles, one-and-a-half tackles for loss and a sack in 28-17 victory over national-power Byrnes in the 2009 state title game ... participated in 2009 North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl ... named all-area after recording 163 tackles as a junior ... coached by Dave Gutshall ... attended same high school as current Appalachian State teammate Brandon Pinckney.

Personal: Full name is Andrew Timothy Bailey ... born Feb. 6, 1992 (22 years old) ... son of Anne Allen and Corinna and Timothy Bailey ... oldest of four children ... majoring in marketing ... a member of Appalachian State athletics’ academic honor roll and was also a member of Southern Conference academic honor roll.