NFL 2018: 10 Rookie sleepers primed to shine

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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 09: Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown pass over Jimmie Ward #20 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of their NFL preseason football game at Levi’s Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

8. Michael Gallup, WR, Dallas Cowboys

If you watched Michael Gallup at Colorado State, you’ll know why he made the list. He has the innate ability to drive off the ball aggressively, which makes every route look the same. He’s very quick in and out of breaks and possesses suddenness at the stem of his routes. Gallup will give Dak Prescott a receiver that can separate underneath and over the top.

His versatility and ability to separate down field provides Prescott with a weapon he didn’t have last season. Dez Bryant was targeted 132 times and Gallup should receive a chunk of those. Expect Gallup to make the best of his opportunity in a Cowboys receiving corps looking for answers.

7. Maurice Hurst, DT, Oakland Raiders

Hurst being selected in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft is the only reason why the former Michigan stud qualifies as a sleeper — and he only fell due to medical concerns about his heart tht were brought to light at the Combine.

Hurst came into the draft as arguably the best three-technique of the class. The 6-1, 291-pound defensive tackle has an amazing burst that no other defensive tackle on the roster has. Even if he doesn’t start right away, there’s no doubt that he could see a double-digit sacks season as a rookie.

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