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College Football: Top 10 wide receivers to watch during 2017 spring ball

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) runs the ball ahead of Air Force Falcons linebacker Grant Ross (44) in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. The Falcons won 49-46. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Colorado State Rams wide receiver Michael Gallup (4) runs the ball ahead of Air Force Falcons linebacker Grant Ross (44) in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium. The Falcons won 49-46. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide receiver Michael Gallup took the Mountain West Conference by storm in his first season with the Colorado State Rams. The rising senior returns as the Rams best offensive weapon this spring.

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Gallup caught 76 passes for 1,272 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns for the 7-6 Rams. He was first in receiving touchdowns in the MWC and second in receptions and receiving yards. He was a first team All-MWC selection for his play and his 1,272 receiving yards rank fifth best in school history.

Gallup caught six touchdown passes in the team’s final two games of the season, catching three touchdowns in each game. He had 13 catches for 247 receiving yards in that span. In fact, Gallup finished the Rams final five games averaging 140.4 receiving yards and 8.0 receptions. He set a career-high in receiving yards with 213 against the Air Force Falcons.

The senior wide receiver will be one to watch this spring as the Rams look to continue their streak of bowl eligibility.

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