#26
Gage Messick
Returning to UAB for 2026
R-Jr. · Andalusia, Ala. → Crenshaw Christian Academy
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Gage Messick
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UAB
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · UAB
Returning around him
- 73% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +5 net (38 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UAB · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #103 · 2026 recruiting class #130
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #15156
Peaked at #15156 this season.
Background
2025 (UAB): Did not appear in any games 2024 (Central Oklahoma): Did not appear in any games 2022 (Troy): Did not appear in any games