In the 2018 NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected wide receiver Russell Gage from LSU with the 194th overall selection. The later rounds in the draft are meant for finding special team players and to add depth to the roster. The Falcons selecting Gage was a great pick as Gage will likely be on the Falcons roster for years to come.
During the 2018 season, Gage had fantastic season on special teams for the Atlanta Falcons. According to Football outsiders the Falcons were ranked 19th during the 2017 season and ranked 10th during the 2018 season.