Justin Gage is an American professional football player.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 He plays for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL), and his position is wide receiver.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 Gage was born on January 24, 1981, in Indianapolis, Indiana.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 He played for the University of Missouri in college and was drafted in the fifth round (143rd overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904
Gage had 34 receptions for 651 yards and a career-best six touchdowns in 2008.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 In 2009, he caught 28 passes for 383 receiving yards and three touchdowns in eleven games.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 In 2010, Gage played in 11 games and caught 20 passes for 266 receiving yards and a touchdown.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904
Biography
Gage attended Jefferson City High School in Jefferson City, Missouri.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c He played quarterback and defensive back for the football team.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c In his senior season, he passed for 1,148 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 702 yards and 12 touchdowns.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c He earned second-team all-state at defensive back that year as well.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c Gage also lettered in basketball and was the starting point guard.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c
Statistics and Career
Gage attended the University of Missouri from 1999-2002.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c He was initially supposed to redshirt as a freshman, but became eligible due to injuries on the team. Gage received playing time at quarterback for the final three games of the year.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c Prior to his sophomore season, he began playing wide receiver.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c In his junior season, he earned first–team All-Big 12 honors.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c He caught 74 passes for 920 receiving yards and five touchdowns.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c Gage earned first-team All-Big 12 honors again his senior season and caught 82 catches for 1,075 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c Gage also played for the basketball team while attending Missouri.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c
The Chicago Bears selected Gage in the fifth round (143rd overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft.http://www.titansonline.com/team/roster/Justin-Gage/e5311b5f-e7b8-4a2b-8349-e771e22cd97c During his rookie season, Gage caught 17 passes for 338 yards and 2 touchdowns.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 In his second season, he caught 12 catches for 156 yards.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 On March 23, 2007, Gage signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Tennessee Titans.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904 During the 2007 season, Gage caught a career-high 55 passes for 750 yards and two touchdowns.http://www.nfl.com/players/justingage/careerstats?id=GAG105904
Justin Gage Highlights
Highlights of Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Gage are featured. Gage joined the Titans in 2007 after a four year stint with the Chicago Bears. Catches against the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jacksonville Jaguars are profiled. Photos of Gage’s career with the Bears and the University of Missouri are displayed.