Oklahoma’s Gerald McCoy Taught Neville Gallimore to “Trust the Process”

When former Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy signed a three-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys in March, he called it a dream come true.

When former Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy signed a three-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys in March, he called it a dream come true.

When fellow former Sooners CeeDee Lamb and Neville Gallimore were drafted to Dallas in April, that dream got even better.

Things took a turn for the worst once practice began, with McCoy rupturing his right quad tendon and subsequently being released by the team. But his relationship with Gallimore is one that made a lasting impact, even in a brief amount of time.

“The amount he’s helped me out in just a short amount of time, it was a great experience,” Gallimore said. “He really took me under his wing. He reminded me to trust the process and not overthink too much.”

On draft night, Gallimore told media members that he considers himself an “unfinished product,” which made the McCoy signing a timely one. The plan was for McCoy to mentor Gallimore, accelerate his development, and start in his place in the meantime.

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