Willie Gay Jr is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs selected him as the 63rd pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Gay started 8 games, while appearing in 16, and recorded 39 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble in his rookie season. In September 2021, Gay was placed on the injured reserve. The following season, Gay broke the NFL's personal behavior rules, which resulted in a four-game suspension. He concluded the 2023 season with 58 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and an interception. In 2024, Gay signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.
Gay joined Mississippi State University for his collegiate football. He played all 13 games as a freshman and finished the season with a sack and 23 tackles. Gay started six games in 2018 and recorded 48 tackles with five sacks. Gay had to miss eight of the games in his junior season due to a violation of the rules. He decided to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft of 2020. Gay attended Starkville High School, where he was considered the No. 3 ranked outside linebacker in the nation, according to 247Sports.com and Scout.com. He was one of 15 semifinalists for the high school Butkus Award as well.
What is Willie Gay 40 time?
According to the official NFL website and NFL Combine Results, Gay completed the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds and the 20-yard shuttle in 4.3 seconds at the 2020 NFL Combine. He also participated in several other on-field drills, recording a vertical leap of 39.5 inches and a broad jump of 11 feet 4 inches.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.30 seconds |
| Three-cone drill | 7.08 seconds |
| Broad Jump | 136 inches |
Willie Gay’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 26 years old |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 243 lbs |
Willie Gay’s Age
Gay is 26 years old as of October 2024. He was born on 15th February 1998, in Starkville, Mississippi, USA.
Willie Gay’s Height
Gay is 6 feet 1 inches/1.85 meters tall.
Willie Gay’s Weight
Gay weighs 243 pounds/110 kilograms.
FAQ's On Willie Gay 40 time
A. Willie Gay’s parents are Bridgett and Willie Gay Sr.
A. Willie Gay was born on February 15, 1998.
A. Willie Gay wears the number 6 for the New Orleans Saints.
A. Willie Gay plays as a linebacker.
