NFL Draft: Which wide receivers could the Packers draft?
Michael Gallup, Colorado State
The first thing that stands out with Gallup is his ability to separate from his defender with ease. It’s an issue with the current group of Packers wide receivers.
Gallup is a great athlete with a good frame for a wide receiver. At 6-foot tall and 198 pounds, he has used his body to create separation from his defenders on numerous occasions.
During his two seasons at Colorado State, Gallup put up two 1200-plus yard seasons. In his 2017 campaign, he recorded an astounding 1,418 yards receiving on 100 receptions.
Gallup was a consensus All-American for 2017. He also finished as a finalist for the Fred Biletnikoff award.
He dominated on the field and showed off at the NFL combine too.
He was a reliable target as well. Drops have been an issue for Packers receivers. This stat should blow you away:
Lowest drop rate in the red zone among the 2018 NFL Draft class at WR?
— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 26, 2018
Of course that belongs to Michael Gallup! pic.twitter.com/HVW7uGF7h2
However, Gallup has had some effort issues. On plays where he isn’t the primary target, there is a difference in how he handles his routes.
Watch Michael Gallup's release from the line of scrimmage. Specifically, watch his front foot.... He's pigeon-toed. I've never seen this stance before... after the release his second foot is tilted to the side also. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/xpYsU52YJz
— Samuel Gold (@SamuelRGold) April 2, 2018
He has some things to work on, but the Packers have developed some of the best wide receivers in the league through the draft.
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I’m sure working with the best quarterback in the league would help too.