Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Willie Gay Jr.
Dolphins· #40

WillieGay Jr.

Linebacker

  • 6'1"
  • 246 lbs
  • Age 28
19
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 6 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'1"
Weight
246 lbs
Age
28
Born
February 15, 1998 · Starkville, MS
College
Mississippi State
Experience
7th Season

Contract Details

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$1.4MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.4MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.4M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2020Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 63Overall
Mississippi StateCollegeKCDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
19Tackles
4Solo
15Assisted
0.0Sacks
1.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026MIA6190.000
2025MIA17202.002
2024NO15282.003
Total953009.0424

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Gay was unable to play against the Jets in Week 7 due to an illness, but it looks like he's fully recovered and will be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 2020 second-rounder has accumulated 16 tackles (four solo) through five regular-season games.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs NEL300.000
Oct 11vs CINL810.000
Oct 4@ MINL110.000

Latest News

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation