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Willie Gay

Willie Gay Jr. is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

February 15, 1998: Willie Gay Jr. Born

On February 15, 1998, Willie Gay Jr. was born. He is now a professional football linebacker in the NFL.

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2015: Won 6A State Championship

In 2015, Willie Gay Jr. won the 6A State Championship while at Starkville High School.

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2017: Began playing at Mississippi State

In 2017, Willie Gay Jr. began his college football career at Mississippi State University.

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2017: Played in U.S. Army All-American Bowl

In 2017, Willie Gay Jr. played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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2019: Suspension during Junior Year

In 2019, Willie Gay Jr. played only five games and missed eight due to suspension during his junior season at Mississippi State.

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2019: Trade to Acquire Draft Pick

In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs acquired the draft pick used to select Willie Gay Jr. in a trade that sent Dee Ford to the San Francisco 49ers.

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2020: Entered NFL Draft

After the 2019 season, Willie Gay Jr. entered the 2020 NFL draft, foregoing his senior season at Mississippi State.

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2020: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs

In 2020, Willie Gay Jr. was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs as the 63rd overall pick in the NFL draft.

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2020: First Career Sack

In 2020, during Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Willie Gay Jr. recorded his first career sack.

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February 6, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On February 6, 2021, Willie Gay Jr. was placed on injured reserve and missed Super Bowl LV.

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September 2, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 2, 2021, Willie Gay Jr. was placed on injured reserve.

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January 2022: Arrested for Criminal Destruction of Property

In January 2022, Willie Gay Jr. was arrested for misdemeanor criminal destruction of property less than $1,000.

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January 19, 2022: Arrested for Criminal Destruction of Property

On January 19, 2022, Willie Gay Jr. was arrested for misdemeanor criminal destruction of property less than $1,000 following an argument.

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September 19, 2022: Suspended for Violating NFL Policy

On September 19, 2022, Willie Gay Jr. was suspended for four games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

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2023: Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII

In 2023, Willie Gay Jr. helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. He recorded 4 tackles in the game.

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March 13, 2024: Signed with New Orleans Saints

On March 13, 2024, Willie Gay Jr. signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

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