Countdown to Camp: William Gay

Countdown to Camp is a series aimed at preparing fans for the Pittsburgh Steelers upcoming training camp by focusing on players who were on the 2016 roster. Each profile will include basic statistics and a hand selected highlight from last year.

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Position William Gay
Date of birth January 1, 1985 (age 32)
Place of birth Tallahassee, Florida
Height 5-10
Weight 192
High school Tallahassee (FL) Rickards
College Louisville
NFL Draft 2007 / Round 5 / Pick 170
Career Pittsburgh Steelers (2007-2011)
Arizona Cardinals (2012)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2013-present)

In his second stint with the Steelers, William Gay actually impressed many with improved play. After the retirement of Ike Taylor in 2015, Gay moved to the number one outside cornerback spot on the roster and quickly went to work. After intercepting Bengals backup quarterback A.J. McCarron in the third quarter of a December 13 game, returning it for a touchdown, Gay tied Hall of Famer Rod Woodson for franchise most career interceptions returned for touchdowns.

In 2016, Gay started the season as the number one cornerback but was moved to the nickel corner position as rookie Artie Burns took the outside spot opposite an emerging Ross Cockrell. Gay still recorded seven pass defenses and an interception.

Gay is on the bubble a bit as he enters training camp in 2017. A wily, experienced veteran, Gay will be competing against time and a defense that has tipped to young and quick. With the addition of Coty Sensabaugh and drafting of Cameron Sutton, the Steelers are likely to expect Gay to play at an even higher level or risk losing his spot on the roster.

Career Stats

Year Age Tm G GS Int TD PD FF FR Sk Tkl Ast
2007 22 PIT 16 0 0 0 2 0 1 13 6
2008 23 PIT 16 4 1 0 7 33 8
2009 24 PIT 16 14 0 0 10 1 0 1 70 8
2010 25 PIT 16 4 0 0 11 1 0 2 40 8
2011 26 PIT 16 15 2 0 14 0 1 49 12
2012 27 ARI 16 15 2 0 6 3 1 1 45 12
2013 28 PIT 16 11 1 1 9 2 0 1 55 8
2014 29 PIT 16 13 3 3 13 60 11
2015 30 PIT 16 16 2 1 7 1 46 12
2016 31 PIT 16 15 1 0 7 1 0 1 42 16
Career 160 107 12 5 86 8 3 7 453 101
9 yrs PIT 144 92 10 5 80 5 2 6 408 89
1 yr ARI 16 15 2 0 6 3 1 1 45 12

Gay Highlight


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