The countdown to the 2019 Mississippi State football season continues, as there are now just six days until the Bulldogs face the University of Louisiana at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Today’s spotlighted player is #6 Willie Gay Jr.
Gay, a local product from Starkville, was a consensus four-star prospect and one of the top linebacker recruits in America. He also rated as the top overall defensive player in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports, ranking No. 2 overall behind Florida State running back Cam Akers. He ranked as the No. 5 by ESPN and was considered the No.