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Nick Stevens and Jake Bennett
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Rams shine at collegiate all-star games

2/1/2018 3:36:00 PM | Football

CSU standouts earned opportunities to showcase talents in front of NFL scouts

Six Colorado State football standouts competed across four all-star games between the dates of Jan. 14-27.
 
Defensive lineman Darnell Thompson played in the SPIRAL Tropical Bowl, offering him an opportunity to showcase his versatility and work ethic.
 

 
Quarterback Nick Stevens and center Jake Bennett reunited at the East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Jan. 20, with both players suiting up for the West team.  Bennett earned the starting nod at center, while Stevens completed 4-of-7 passes for 29 yards.
 
Andrew Mason of DenverBroncos.com profiled the prolific CSU duo in the days leading up the game. Bennett and Stevens noted the comfort level they have with one another on the practice field, even comparing it to a "broken-in baseball glove".  Bennet also stated that the pro-style concepts from CSU's offense have helped give him an advantage going into the both the game and week of practice.
 

 
Running back Dalyn Dawkins and offensive lineman Zack Golditch were also in action on Jan. 20 in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Dawkins toted the ball a game-high 16 times for 36 yards.
 

 
Michael Gallup, who was a consensus All-American at wide receiver for the Rams, put on a show all week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Several industry experts were excited to see Gallup in person for practices leading up to the Senior Bowl on Jan. 27.
 

 

 
Gallup led all North receivers with three caches for 60 yards, including a 31-yard pass from Wyoming's Josh Allen in the third quarter, setting up the North team's final touchdown of the game. Bleacher Report's lead draft Analyst Matt Miller also reported that "Gallup has the burst and body control to be a very good pro receiver right away."   
 


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