Willie Gay

Willie Gay

26-Year-Old LinebackerLB
New Orleans Saints
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Gay's selection in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft was due to his athleticism and raw talent, but a regular role didn't materialize over the first season-plus of his career. The 2022 campaign marked the first time things seemed to click in full for the talented young linebacker. Despite missing four games due to suspension, Gay still collected 88 tackles over his 13 games played, adding 2.5 sacks and an interception. He heads into the final year of his rookie deal entrenched in a starter role and figures to challenge triple digits in the tackles column if he can stay on the field. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Saints in March of 2024.
Heading to New Orleans
LBNew Orleans Saints
March 12, 2024
The Saints agreed to terms with Gay on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
A two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, Gay started 47 games across four seasons with Kansas City and is coming off a 2023 in which he recorded 58 tackles (44 solo), including one sack, along with three fumble recoveries and one interception across 15 starts. He'll team up with veteran Demario Davis and 2021 second-rounder Pete Werner at linebacker for the Saints.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

102297%
87283%
29228%
545%
172%
71%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Willie Gay's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
243 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.46 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.30 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.08 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.5 in
 
Broad Jump
136 in
 
Bench Press
21 reps
 
Hand Length
10.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.63 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Talks with Houston
LBFree Agent
April 22, 2020
Gay has held video conferences or phone calls with the Texans, Bengals, Browns and Ravens during the pre-draft process, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Gay improved his outlook at the NFL Combine in February, putting up a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, 39.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-4 broad jump. The 6-foot-1, 243-pound linebacker is a potential second-round pick, though he appeared in only five games for Mississippi State last season due to academic violations.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2021
2020
Gay handled a rotational role as a rookie and still put up reasonably good numbers -- 39 tackles (29 solo) and a sack -- but missed the postseason due to an ankle sprain and then a torn meniscus that required surgery. He's reportedly back to 100 percent health and is expected to take over a much larger role during his second NFL campaign following the departure of Damien Wilson during the offseason.
While Gay is somewhat unproven, having played just 31 games at Mississippi State, he possesses a size (6-foot-1, 243) and speed (4.46 40-yard time) that piques the interest of scouts and earned him a second-round selection. Gay is thought to be a candidate for the weakside linebacker, but early reports indicate that he has been working as a backup strongside backer, which could limit his fantasy value in the Chiefs' defense.
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Listed as full participant
LBKansas City Chiefs
February 1, 2024
Gay (neck) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's estimated practice report after being listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's report.
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Still battling neck injury
LBKansas City Chiefs
Neck
January 31, 2024
Gay (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
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Will not play versus Baltimore
LBKansas City Chiefs
Neck
January 28, 2024
Gay (neck) has been ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs.
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Trending in right direction
LBKansas City Chiefs
Neck
January 28, 2024
Gay (neck) is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
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Questionable for Sunday
LBKansas City Chiefs
Neck
January 26, 2024
Gay (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
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