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Russell Gage

WR

A 6th-round pick (194th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of LSU, Russell Gage has built an NFL career since. He's currently with SF, in his 8th season in the league. He posted a 58.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 77th percentile among WRs. His volume stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 244 catches for 2,491 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 184#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 6, 194th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2025

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
59.5

80th percentile among WRs

16 games · 109 targets

Role×0.14+0.72
Hands×0.1+0.98
Volume×0.12+1.51
Total EPA×0.22+1.00
EPA/target×0.3+0.06
Yards/target×0.12-1.02

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size26▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands61▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat13▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability25▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share76▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share50▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency53▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume90▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022TB5813514265
2021ATL55.613667704
2020ATL59.5163919727864
2019ATL41.81412494461
2018ATL43.29663

Career profile

Russell Gage has appeared in 65 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ATL (2018–2021), TB (2022).

As a passer he has thrown for 39 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 21 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 244 passes for 2,491 yards and 14 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with ATL: 786 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 59.5, in the 80th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
33
4.1/g
374
47/g
2
Away8
39
4.9/g
412
52/g
2
In division6
29
4.8/g
309
52/g
3
Out of division10
43
4.3/g
477
48/g
1
In wins4
11
2.8/g
135
34/g
0
In losses12
61
5.1/g
651
54/g
4
On grass3
13
4.3/g
138
46/g
1
On turf13
59
4.5/g
648
50/g
3
Indoors12
55
4.6/g
625
52/g
3
Outdoors4
17
4.3/g
161
40/g
1

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA9 rec, 114 yds, 0 TD76.5
Week 2DAL6 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD55.9
Week 3CHI2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 4GB-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 5CAR2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD27.8
Week 6MIN4 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD70.8
Week 7DET6 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 8CAR2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 9DEN2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD29.4
Week 11NO7 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD47
Week 12LV3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 13NO4 rec, 51 yds, 1 TD48.2
Week 14LAC39 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 5 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD66.1
Week 15TB5 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD62.1
Week 16KC4 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 17TB11 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 91 yds, 1 TD82.6

Russell Gage — common questions

What position does Russell Gage play?
Russell Gage is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Russell Gage played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Russell Gage has played for ATL (2018–2021), TB (2022).
Where did Russell Gage go to college?
Russell Gage played college football at LSU.
When was Russell Gage drafted?
Russell Gage was selected in round 6, 194th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Russell Gage scored?
Russell Gage has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 14 receiving).
What is Russell Gage's ScoutIndex Rating?
Russell Gage rated 58.0 for 2022, the 77th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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