Crockett Gillmore

Colorado State will certainly keep recruiting Bushland, Texas considering that two of its best NFL prospects in years - Gillmore and center Weston Richburg - were teammates in Texas before signing with the Rams. While Richburg has steadily emerged as one of the more polished centers in the country, Gillmore's length and athleticism caused the CSU coaching staff to move him back and forth between defensive end and tight end early in his career. Once he made the permanent move to the offensive side of the ball in 2011, Gillmore proved an immediate standout, catching a career-high 45 passes for 468 yards and four touchdowns, earning Second Team All-Mountain West accolades. His production tailed considerably in 2012 (19-263-2) before finishing his career on a high note as a senior (43-533-2). Gillmore's stock is again on the rise as he made some eye-popping grabs as a late injury replacement at the Senior Bowl practices and the game, itself. Considering that he has only played the position for three years, Gillmore offers intriguing upside which could earn him a selection above other, more polished and well-known prospects at the position.

natural hands for the reception. high-points passes, showing impressive hand-eye coordination, timing on his leap and overall body control. competitive blocker who gets a solid initial shove on the defender and works to sustain. shows some nastiness as a blocker, knocking defenders to the ground when he senses them off-balance.

WEAKNESSES

lacks ideal initial burst off the snap and is only a fair athlete, overall. lumbers a bit off the line of scrimmage, showing only average top-end speed. doesn't explode out of his cuts, struggling to create consistent separation against man coverage. could use more upper body development.

COMPARES TO

strengths

Good size potential. Possesses broad shoulders, long arms and a thick lower half. Has improved as a route-runner, showing a nice shoulder-dip to slip past defenders at the line of scrimmage, as well as fair agility, balance and burst to create separation.

jeff king, arizona cardinals - gillmore isn't an elite athlete who will zip past nfl defenders, but even when he's covered closely his hand-eye coordination and big, soft mitts make him a solid short-yardage and red-zone target worthy of a roster spot.

--Rob Rang (2/6/14)

Garnered first-team all-district honors as both a wide receiver and defensive end, in multiple years at both positions, at Bushland (Texas) High School, near Amarillo in the Texas panhandle

Was a four-year starter for a program that began in his freshman year; helped team win 34 of its 38 games over his final three seasons

The first 1,000-yard receiver in school history, caught a BHS record 22 TD passes as a senior, and also racked up 26 career sacks on the defensive front

Caught at least one TD in 13 consecutive games, from 2008-09

A team captain in 2009, guided the Falcons to the Texas Class 2A Division II state championship game, where BHS sustained its season's only loss to finish 15-1

Had 45 catches for 1,142 yards (25.4 avg.) and 22 scores - one TD for every two receptions - to earn 2009 honorable-mention all-state, first-team all-district, the Golden Spread 2A-3A Player of the Year, and the Amarillo Globe-News Offensive Player of the Year

Defensively, picked up Class 1-2A Defensive MVP honors (Rivals.com), first-team all-district, and first-team all-Golden Spread honors, collecting 88 tackles, nine sacks, three passes broken up, four fumble recoveries and one interception. In 2008, again earned first-team all-district and all-Golden Spread honors as a wide receiver, helping BHS to a 10-1 record with 35 receptions for 644 yards and 14 TDs

Also secured first-team all-state, first-team all-district and all-Golden Spread recognition as a defensive end, where he had 81 tackles, nine sacks, eight passes batted down, three fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles

As a sophomore in 2007, received first-team all-district and all-Golden Spread honors on defense, sparking the Falcons to a 9-2 mark with 67 tackles, five sacks, one INT and five forced fumbles

Saw limited offensive action as a freshman and sophomore, picking up 12 combined catches and six TD

Had three sacks, six interceptions and three fumble recoveries as a freshman

A four-sport athlete, also lettered three times in basketball, twice in track and twice in wrestling (had planned to continue participation in wrestling and track as a senior)

The district high-jump champion in 2009, took home first-team all-district honors in 2009, and second-team all-district in 2008

Head football coach was David Flowers

Had 4.72 speed in the 40-yard dash

Gained 25 pounds after his junior season

Also recruited by Missouri, New Mexico, TCU, UTEP, Oklahoma State and Utah.

Given name Crockett Allen Gillmore

Born Nov. 16, 1991, in Amarillo, Texas

Son of Phil and Rose Gillmore

Has three older brothers, including former Ram Austin, and one younger sister

Followed Colorado State teammate Weston Richburg from Bushland to the Rams

In June before the `11 season, assisted at a youth football clinic in Windsor, Colo., for kids ages 8-12

Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs

Had worked construction during the summer months

Majoring in communication studies

Hometown: Bushland, Texas.