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WillieGay

LBLB#40MIA Dolphins

6'2" • 243lbs • 28y/o

Overall Grade '26: 50.8; 51st/67 - LBs
Snap Count '26: 96; 62nd/124 - LBs
Tackles '26: 5; 64th/67 - LBs
WK 4 MATCHUP: @ MIN 10/4, 8:05 PM

Willie

Gay

#40

MIA Dolphins

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Last updated: 10/3/2026

Willie Gay is a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins who earned a 50.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 51st among 67 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 48.3 ranked 47th among 67 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 57.1 ranked 43rd at the position. His pass-rush grade of 51.0 ranked 59th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 5 solo tackles on the season. Gay generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 118.8 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

64th/67 LBs

SACKS

23rd/67 LBs

ASSISTS

35th/67 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

12th/67 LBs

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Passer Rating Allowed

118.8

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WillieGay

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