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Bailey Michael Zappe is an American professional football quarterback who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) ¹. He is known for his collegiate career at Western Kentucky, where he set several passing records, and his subsequent entry into the NFL ⁶⁷.

Early Life and College Career

Zappe was born and raised in Victoria, Texas ⁴. He attended Victoria East High School before committing to play college football.

His collegiate career saw him play for Houston Baptist and then transfer to Western Kentucky ³. At Western Kentucky, Zappe had a remarkable 2021 season, where he achieved something not seen at the major-college level in over 40 years ⁶. He broke multiple NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) records, including most passing yards and most passing touchdowns in a single season ⁷.

NFL Career

Zappe was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft ¹. He spent his first two seasons with the Patriots, alternating between backup and starting roles ¹.

As of August 2026, Zappe is with the New York Jets. He is currently involved in a competition for the backup quarterback spot behind starter Geno Smith, alongside other quarterbacks like Brady Cook and rookie Cade Klubnik ⁸. The team may consider adding a veteran quarterback to further intensify this competition ⁸.