Willie Gay

Willie Gay Jr. (born February 15, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State. He was drafted by the Chiefs with the 63rd overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft
Early years.
Gay attended Starkville High School in Starkville, Mississippi. He played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He committed to Mississippi State University to play college football.
College career.
Gay played at Mississippi State from 2017 to 2019. As a junior in 2019, he played in only five games and missed eight due to suspension. After the season, he entered the 2020 NFL Draft, forgoing his senior season. During his career, he had 99 tackles, six sacks, three interceptions and a touchdown.
Professional career.
Gay was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round with the 63rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
In Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Gay recorded his first career sack on Derek Carr during the 40–32 loss.
On February 6, 2021, Gay was placed on injured reserve, forcing him to miss Super Bowl LV.