40Willie Gay Jr.
ILB · 7th season
YR 7
Current depth chart
WLB2SecondYR 7
Depth relationships
Bio
Willie Gay Jr. is a 28-year-old linebacker standing 6'1" and weighing 235 pounds. Originally from Mississippi State, Gay was selected 63rd overall in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by Kansas City. He brings six years of professional experience to the Miami Dolphins, where he currently plays under a one-year contract. In 2025, Gay recorded 2.0 sacks and 2.0 passes defended.
Willie Gay Jr. played 17 games in 2025 with a 12% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'1"Weight246 lbHometownStarkville, MSAge29CollegeMississippi StateDraftedRound 2 · #63 overall · 2020 · KCExperience6 NFL seasons
Contract
$1.4Mper year · AAV
Years 1Guaranteed $688KCap 0.5%
T-94 of 278 · LB market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
20
TACKLES
3
TFL
2
SACKS
2
PBU
Career path
MISSISSIPPI STATE2017 – 2019
CHIEFS2020 – 2023
Drafted · Round 2 · Pick 63
SAINTS2024
DOLPHINS2025 — present