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Cowboys Draft Former CSU Wide Receiver Michael Gallup

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) - Former CSU Rams star Michael Gallup, a standout in the Mountain West Conference, has been selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft.

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Colorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup easily crosses the goal line for a touchdown against Nevada Wolf Pack defensive back Vosean Crumbie at the CSU Stadium Oct. 14, 2017. (credit: Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

During his senior season in Fort Collins, the wide receiver hauled in 100 receptions for 1,418 yards. He also made seven trips to the end zone.

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Wide receiver Michael Gallup of the CSU Rams cathces a pass for a first down against the Northern Colorado Bears at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium on Sept. 17, 2016. (credit: Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Gallup went to the NFL Combine and also worked out for scouts at CSU's Pro Day, where he ran a 4.45 40-yard dash.

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At the Combine Gallup told CBS4 he's hungrier than the other receivers in this draft.

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