Justin Gage was drafted No. 143 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2522nd at Missouri
The pick
How Justin Gage came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Missouri
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 217 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2522nd among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 624% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Gage.
Alabama
Rice · 2× Pro Bowl
West Virginia
Missouri in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Gage in the 2003 NFL Draft
Justin Gage is a Wide receiver out of Missouri selected No. 143 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Justin Gage drafted?
Justin Gage was selected No. 143 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/justin-gage.
What college did Justin Gage play for?
Justin Gage played college football at Missouri in the Big 12. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Justin Gage's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/justin-gage.