Russell Gage

FALCONS (2019)

• Played in 16 games with four starts. Recorded 49 receptions for 446 yards and one touchdown. 
• During a Week 12 matchup against Tampa Bay, Gage recorded career highs in receptions and yards. Finished the game with 8 catches for 76 yards. 
• Posted five catches for 52 yards and his first-career touchdown during Week 13 vs. the New Orleans Saints.
• Recorded seven receptions for 68 yards during Week 17 at Tampa Bay, his second-best single-game totals with the other also coming against the Buccaneers in November.

FALCONS (2019)

• Played in 16 games with four starts. Recorded 49 receptions for 446 yards and one touchdown. 
• During a Week 12 matchup against Tampa Bay, Gage recorded career highs in receptions and yards. Finished the game with 8 catches for 76 yards. 
• Posted five catches for 52 yards and his first-career touchdown during Week 13 vs. the New Orleans Saints.
• Recorded seven receptions for 68 yards during Week 17 at Tampa Bay, his second-best single-game totals with the other also coming against the Buccaneers in November.

CAREER

• Has seen action in 31 games (four starts) with 55 receptions for 509 yards and 1 touchdown.
• In his 2018 rookie season with the Falcons, played in 15 games recording six catches for 63 yards (10.5 average yards per catch). 
• Recorded his first reception during Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

COLLEGE

• During his four-year stay in Baton Rouge, LA, Gage played in 27 games with six starts for the Tigers.
• Recorded 232 rushing yards and one touchdown, along with 347 receiving yards on 26 catches and four receiving touchdowns; also added 19 special teams tackles during his career.
• Named a permanent team captain for the 2017 LSU football team. Flourished as a versatile offensive threat and was a steady contributor on special teams.
• Played in all 13 games with two starts as a senior in 2017. As a wide receiver, finished third on the team in rushing with 232 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries while averaging a team-best 8.3 yards per carry. Also finished third on the squad in receiving yards with 285 on 21 receptions and was named LSU's Special Teams Player of the Year along with WR D.J. Chark.
• Played in 11 games with four starts as a junior, making the switch from defensive back to wide receiver. Notched six special teams tackles on the season.

PERSONAL

• A solid athlete who played significantly on offense, defense, and special teams for Redemptorist High School in Baton Rouge.
• Majored in interdisciplinary studies.