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Ali Gaye
No. 99 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-29) November 29, 1998 (age 26)
The Gambia
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Edmonds Woodway
(Edmonds, Washington)
College:Arizona Western (2018)
Garden City CC (2019)
LSU (2020–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:8
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ali Gaye (born November 29, 1998) is a Gambian professional American football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

Early life

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Gaye was born in The Gambia and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 12, settling in Everett, Washington. Although he was initially a soccer player in his youth, Gaye later began playing American football in eighth grade at the age of 14.[1] He attended Edmonds Woodway High School and was named All-Wesco 3A/2A in each of his final three seasons.[2][3] Gaye was rated a three-star recruit and initially signed a letter of intent to play college football at the University of Washington and grayshirt his freshman season over offers from USC, Arizona, California and Mississippi.[4] He ultimately was not accepted by the university due to failing to meet the school's SAT requirement.[2]

College career

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Gaye began his collegiate career at Arizona Western College.[5] He transferred to Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas before his sophomore year after Arizona Western disbanded their football team. Gaye was named to the first team All-Jayhawk League after finishing the season with 44 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, one sack, one forced fumble and two blocked kicks.[6] Gaye committed to transfer to LSU for his final two seasons of eligibility over offers from Oklahoma and Nebraska.[7][8]

Gaye was named a starter at defensive end for the Tigers.[9][10] In his first game with the team, he recorded three tackles with two tackles for loss and a sack while also having a team-high three passes defended.[11] Gaye finished the season with 32 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and six passes defended and was named second team All-Southeastern Conference.[12]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m) 		263 lb
(119 kg) 		34+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 19 reps
Sources:[13][14]

Houston Texans

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Gaye was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023.[15] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[16][17] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[18] He was waived on August 27.[19]

Tennessee Titans

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Gaye was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans on August 28, 2024, and made the team's final roster as a rotational outside linebacker for the 2024 season.[1][20] Gaye made his professional debut on special teams during Week 2's game against the New York Jets. He made his first career sack against C.J. Stroud during a Week 12 road win against the Houston Texans. He played 15 games during the 2024 season, finishing his rookie year with eight tackles (seven solo).[21]

References

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  1. ^ a b Petrowski, Doug (September 9, 2024). "Edmonds-Woodway grad Ali Gaye makes Tennessee Titans roster". myendmondsnews.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Hereth, Zac (June 18, 2019). "Road less traveled leads former E-W football star to LSU". The Everett Herald. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Alexander, Wilson (October 1, 2020). "AAli Gaye's uncommon route from The Gambia to LSU leads him to the cusp of stardom". The Advocate. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  4. ^ Caple, Christian (January 23, 2017). "Edmonds-Woodway DE prospect Ali Gaye announces commitment to Huskies". The News Tribune. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Dixon, Shea (August 27, 2019). "LSU's Ali Gaye now No. 1 SDE in JUCO". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  6. ^ West, Glen (March 30, 2020). "LSU Football Players Most Likely to Break Out in 2020: No. 12 Ali Gaye, Defensive End". SI.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  7. ^ Dixon, Shea (June 10, 2019). "BREAKING: Ali Gaye commits to LSU". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  8. ^ Smith, Brian (June 22, 2020). "Transfer Ali Gaye Provides LSU Football With Impact Edge Rusher Talent". SI.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  9. ^ "Ali Gaye named starter for LSU; open cornerback positions reach clarity". The Advocate. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  10. ^ Miller, Brody (September 22, 2020). "'You can't teach that size': Ali Gaye's journey from The Gambia to LSU starter". The Athletic. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  11. ^ Shipp, Sonny (September 28, 2020). "Ali Gaye named to the Pro Football Focus Team of the Week". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  12. ^ West, Glen (December 31, 2020). "LSU Football Defensive End Ali Gaye Announces Return for 2021 Season". SI.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  13. ^ "Ali Gaye Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  14. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Ali Gaye College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  15. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (5-12-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. May 12, 2023.
  16. ^ "Texans announce initial 53-man roster". HoustonTexans.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. August 30, 2023.
  18. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (1-22-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. January 22, 2024.
  19. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-27-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 27, 2024.
  20. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 28, 2024). "Titans Claim Two Players Off Waivers, and Part Ways With Two Others". TennesseeTitans.com.
  21. ^ "Ali Gaye 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
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