Grading System

JUSTIN GAGE

Position: WR Class: Sr School: Missouri Conference: Big 12 Ht., Wt.: 6'4, 197 40 Time: 4.65 Grade: 3.78 Selected by Chicago Bears Round 5, pick 8 (143 overall)

BIO: Three-year starter who came to Missouri as a QB. First-team All-Conference selection as a senior after setting the school's single season mark for receptions with 82 and posting 1,075 receiving yards with nine TDs. First-team All-League as a junior after 74-920-5. Awarded Honorable Mention honors as a sophomore posting 44-709-4. POSITIVES: Tall, reliable receiver who offers the QB a nice target. Extends, looks the pass in and catches the ball away from his frame. Boxes out opponents with his body, adjusts nicely and lays out to make the tough grab in traffic. Soft hands and plucks the ball out of the air. Catches the pass in stride or contorts to grab the errant throw. Runs well laterally, comes back to the ball and works to make himself an available target. NEGATIVES: Lacks the deep speed or second gear and not getting separation down the field. Can not take a pounding and hold onto the ball. Game lacks a physical nature. ANALYSIS: Slight build will give him difficulties at the next level when placed against bigger opponents and getting off the jam will be a problem. Must develop his body but should grow into a solid number two receiver. PROJECTION: Early Third Round Photo: Elsa/Getty Images

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions	Receiving Yards	Yards Per Reception	Touchdowns
82	1075	13.11	9

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards	Attempts	Average per Rush	Touchdowns
9	2	4.5	0