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Michael Gallup, Colorado State: 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Jon Dove

TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 16: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide tackles Michael Gallup #4 of the Colorado State Rams at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 16: Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide tackles Michael Gallup #4 of the Colorado State Rams at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Colorado State’s Michael Gallup is an underrated wide receiver prospect who has all the skills needed to succeed at the next level.

Michael Gallup features good size for the position with long arms. He does a good job using his size to his advantage in jump ball situations. Gallup also knows how to use his body to box out defenders and gain strong position.

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He is someone who possesses good body control with the ability to adjust to poorly thrown balls.

His height and long arms make him a solid red zone threat. Gallup has solid hands and the ability to high point the football. He routinely works to pluck the ball away from his frame. However, there are a few situations where he doubled catches the ball.

He needs to do a better job making sure he secures the catch before hitting the ground. This isn’t to say that his hands are a question mark just that it’s something he could improve.

Gallup shows a lot of toughness and isn’t afraid to go across the middle. This toughness also shows up when he fits for yards after the catch. He also gets involved in the running game as a blocker. His physical nature will help him adjust to the NFL game a little quicker.

Colorado State asks Gallup to run a wide variety of routes. He has experience working deep down field, over the middle and to the sideline. His combination of balance and quickness help him run clean routes and create separation.

Gallup has deceptive quickness and quick-twitch ability. He quickly gets on the defensive back and get behind the coverage. This makes Gallup a strong deep threat and someone with big-play ability.

Overall, this is a player who has a chance to be a difference maker in the NFL. He has the measurables and toughness evaluators look for at the position. The key will be polishing up his route running and doing a better job hanging on to the difficult catches.

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