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Dallas Cowboys 2018 NFL Draft: Pick-by-Pick analysis

By Tyrone Starr

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Leighton Vander Esch of Boise State after he was picked
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays an image of Leighton Vander Esch of Boise State after he was picked /
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FORT COLLINS, CO – OCTOBER 1: Wide receiver Michael Gallup #4 of the Colorado State Rams applies a stiff arm to safety Andrew Wingard #28 of the Wyoming Cowboys as he is forced out of bounder after making a reception during the second quarter at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
FORT COLLINS, CO – OCTOBER 1: Wide receiver Michael Gallup #4 of the Colorado State Rams applies a stiff arm to safety Andrew Wingard #28 of the Wyoming Cowboys as he is forced out of bounder after making a reception during the second quarter at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Round 3, Pick # 81
Michael Gallup, WR – Colorado State

Pros

Production.  In two seasons, Gallup went for 1,000+ yards back-to-back and totaled 21 touchdowns.  He’s more of a football player instead of a workout warrior.  He played great in games against top competition.  Gallup’s athletic ability helps him win 50/50 type scenarios.

Cons

All of his measurables are just slightly above average.  He does not possess elite size or speed.  He is not a route technician as of yet and often relies too much on physical ability.

Final Analysis

This might be my favorite pick of the entire draft for the Dallas Cowboys.  The timing (round three as opposed to round one) was perfect.

At worst, this was the second best pick of the entire round.  There was heavy interest in Courtland Sutton but I think Gallup will be a better pro.  Gallup was very productive in college and should only improve at his craft at the next level.

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