Russell Gage Jr. (born January 22, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Gage attended and played high school football at Redemptorist High School.
Gage attended and played college football at LSU from 2014–2017.
Gage was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round with the 194th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. In Week 6, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gage recorded his first professional reception, which went for six yards. As a rookie, he totaled six receptions for 63 yards in 15 games.
Where did Russell Gage go to college?
Russell Gage Jr attended Louisiana State University and became part of the LSU Tigers football program, also known as the Fighting Tigers, which represents Louisiana State University in college football. The Tigers compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
LSU ranks 11th best in winning percentage in NCAA Division I FBS history and claims four National Championships (1958, 2003, 2007, and 2019), 16 conference championships, and 39 consensus All-Americans. As of the beginning of the 2018 NFL season, 40 former LSU players were on active rosters in the NFL, the second most of any college program.
The team plays on the university’s campus at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The program’s current head coach is Brian Kelly.
Did Russell Gage play college football?
Gage attended and played college football at LSU from 2014–2017.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
