Casey J. Dailey (born June 11, 1975) is a former

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who played three seasons with the New York Jets of the

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(NFL). He was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the

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. He played college football at

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and attended Damien High School in

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. Dailey was also a member of the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL.

College career

Dailey was a three-year starter for the

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. He recorded 26 tackles for a loss and 12 sacks his senior year in 1997. He was named the Wildcats Defensive player of the year and earned first-team All-

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honors as a senior. Dailey was also invited to

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and

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in 1997. He accumulated 45 tackles and team high eight sacks his junior season. He returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown his sophomore year.

Professional career

Dailey was selected by the New York Jets of the NFL in the fifth round with the 134th pick in the

. He signed with the Jets on July 8, 1998. He was released by the Jets on September 5 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 6, 1998. Dailey was activated from the practice squad on October 5, 1998. He played in six games for the Jets during the 1999 season. He was released by the Jets on August 20, 2000. Dailey was a territorial selection of the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL in the XFL Draft and played for them in 2001.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dailey, Casey Living people 1975 births Players of American football from California Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California American football linebackers Northwestern Wildcats football players New York Jets players Chicago Enforcers players People from Covina, California