For a former Morgan State University football player, his dream to play pro has brought him from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.
Now, Manasseh Bailey is heading to New York after signing with the Jets! Read the full story from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) below!
The New York Jets have signed former Morgan State wide receiver Manasseh Bailey to a reserve/future deal.
Bailey (6-1, 195), signed with the Eagles in May 2020 as an undrafted free agent out of Morgan State, was cut at the end of training camp and spent time with the Chargers’ practice squad in the 2020 season.
The Capitol Heights (Md.) product finished his career among Morgan State’s all-time leaders in receptions.
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound speedster finished the season ranked 3rd in the MEAC in receiving yards (996 yds) – it ranks as the 2nd highest total in Morgan State history behind Clarence Holzendorf (1,702 yds; 1993).
See below for his year-by-year stats from Morgan State University.
As a Senior in 2019: 2019 All-MEAC Third Team selection … Phil Steele’s All-MEAC First Team … Phil Steele’s Preseason All-MEAC Third … finished the season ranked 3rd in the MEAC in receiving yards (996 yds) – it ranks as the 2nd highest total in Morgan State history behind Clarence Holzendorf (1,702 yds; 1993). Bailey also ranked among the league leaders: 3rd in reception TDs (10), 4th in receptions (54), 6th in scoring TDs (11), and 8th in scoring (68 pts) …
As a Junior in 2018: Phil Steele’s Preseason All-MEAC Second Team … started in seven of 11 games played … had 24 receptions for 425 yards (17.7 avg), with four touchdowns … had two catches for 109 yards (54.5 avg), with two TDs at UAlbany (Sept. 15) — also had a 90-yard reception (the 2nd longest catch of the MEAC season) … recorded five catches for a season-high 129 yards, including a TD vs. Bethune-Cookman (Nov. 3) … had five catches for 54 yards at Florida A&M (Oct. 27) …
As a Sophomore in 2017: was converted to WR … started in all 11 games … ranked No. 10 in the MEAC with 37 receptions … ranked No. 8 in reception yards (610; 16.5 avg) and scored six touchdowns … averaged 55.5 reception yards per game … recorded five catches for a season-high 116 yards, including a TD against Savannah State (Oct. 14) … set a personal best with three TD receptions at Delaware State (Nov. 11) … posted a personal best six catches for 89 yards versus Howard (Oct. 21) …
As a Freshman in 2016: saw action in nine games … recorded five tackles …
