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Willie
Gay

#40

MIA Dolphins

6'2"

243lbs

28y/o

Overall Grade '26

53.4

38th/58 - LBs

Snap Count '26

57th/101 - LBs

Tackles '26

56th/58 - LBs

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Willie

Gay

#40

MIA Dolphins

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Last updated: 9/20/2026

Willie Gay is a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins who earned a 53.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 38th among 58 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 56.6 ranked 29th among 58 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 53.4 ranked 32nd at the position. His pass-rush grade of 58.8 ranked 34th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 0 solo tackles on the season. Gay generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 116.7 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 0 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Miami Dolphins

2025 - Present

New Orleans Saints

2024

Kansas City Chiefs

2020 - 2023

Mississippi State Bulldogs

2017 - 2019

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

56th/58 LBs

SACKS

12th/58 LBs

ASSISTS

26th/58 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

5th/58 LBs

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Solo Tackles

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Forced Fumbles

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Passer Rating Allowed

116.7

Total Pressures

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Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Willie
Gay

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