Marquez Callaway Explained

Marquez Callaway
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:27 March 1998
Birth Place:Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:205
High School:Warner Robins
(Warner Robins, Georgia)
College:Tennessee (2016–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-SEC (2019)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:83
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:1,069
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:7
Statlabel4:Return yards
Statvalue4:243
Pfr:CallMa01

Marquez Antonio Callaway (born March 27, 1998)[1] is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Tennessee, and has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints.

Early life

Callaway attended and played high school football at Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Georgia.[2] A 4-star recruit, Callaway committed to Tennessee to play college football over offers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan State, and Notre Dame, among others.[3]

College career

Callaway played at the University of Tennessee from 2016 to 2019 under head coaches Butch Jones and Jeremy Pruitt.[4] [5] Callaway had 92 receptions for 1,646 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns in his four seasons at Tennessee.[6] [7]

College statistics

SeasonTeamGPReceiving
Rec Yds Avg TD
Tennessee1 1 13 13.0 0
Tennessee10 24 406 16.9 5
Tennessee11 37 592 16.0 2
Tennessee13 30 635 21.2 6
Career 35 92 1,646 17.9 13

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

On April 27, 2020, Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft.[8] He made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders playing on offense and special teams.[9] In Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, he had his first professional reception on a 16-yard catch in the 35–29 victory.[10] In a Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, Callaway was targeted six times and made four receptions for 34 yards.[11]

On October 25, 2020, in a game against the Carolina Panthers, Callaway caught Drew Brees’ 7,000th completion.[12] He finished the game with eight receptions for 75 yards, both team highs.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2020.[14] He was activated on December 24.[15] As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games, of which he started three. He finished his rookie season with 21 receptions for 213 receiving yards.[16]

Callaway's role expanded in the 2021 season. He scored his first professional receiving touchdown on a seven-yard reception from Jameis Winston in the 28–13 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 3.[17] In Week 5, against the Washington Football Team, he had his first multi-touchdown game in the 33–22 victory.[18] In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had six receptions for 112 receiving yards in the 9–0 victory.[19] On the 2021 season, Callaway appeared in all 17 games. He finished with 46 receptions for 698 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[20]

In the 2022 season, Callaway appeared in 14 games. He finished with 16 receptions for 158 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[21] Callaway did not receive a qualifying offer following the 2022 season and became a free agent on March 15, 2023.[22]

Denver Broncos

On March 24, 2023, Callaway signed with the Denver Broncos.[23] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[24]

Las Vegas Raiders

On August 30, 2023, Callaway signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.[25] He was released on October 10.[26]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On November 21, 2023, Callaway was signed to the Saints' practice squad.[27] He appeared in three games for the Saints in the 2023 season.[28] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.[29]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 17, 2024, Callaway signed a reserve/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[30] On July 30, Callaway was released by the Steelers.[31]

New Orleans Saints (third stint)

On August 1, 2024, Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints.[32] On August 11, Callaway was released by the Saints.[33]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesReceivingKickoff returnPunt returnFumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
NO11 3 21 213 10.1 27 0 4 94 23.5 29 0 11 122 11.1 19 0 0 0
NO17 11 46 698 15.2 58 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 2 2.0 2 0 0 0
NO14 3 16 158 9.9 33 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 25 12.5 21 0 0 0
2023NO30000.000000.000000.00000
Career 45 17 83 1,069 12.9 58 7 4 94 23.5 29 0 14 149 10.6 21 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marquez Callaway NFL biography . July 13, 2020 . NFL.com.
  2. Web site: Braxton . Avery . April 25, 2020 . Former Warner Robins football standout Marquez Callaway reportedly signs free agent deal with Saints . July 13, 2020 . WMAZ . en-US.
  3. Web site: Marquez Callaway, 2016 Athlete - Rivals.com . August 31, 2022 . N.rivals.com.
  4. Web site: Marquez Callaway College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . January 30, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Tennessee Volunteers Coaches . January 30, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Ray . Matt . May 5, 2020 . NFL Expert Has High Praise For Marquez Callaway . July 13, 2020 . SI.com . en.
  7. Web site: Marquez Callaway College Stats . July 13, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: April 27, 2020 . Saints add 13 undrafted free agents . July 13, 2020 . New Orleans Saints.
  9. Web site: New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders – September 21st, 2020 . October 10, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions – October 4th, 2020 . October 10, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers at New Orleans Saints – October 12th, 2020 . October 18, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Bost . Landon . October 25, 2020 . Former Vols WR Marquez Callaway catches Drew Brees' 7,000th pass . October 30, 2020 . Knoxville News Sentinel . en-US.
  13. Web site: Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – October 25th, 2020 . October 30, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  14. Web site: December 5, 2020 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . January 30, 2023 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
  15. Web site: December 24, 2020 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves . February 8, 2021 . NewOrleansSaints.com . January 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112160131/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x4389 . dead .
  16. Web site: Marquez Callaway 2020 Game Log . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: Triplett . Mike . September 26, 2021 . Saints WR Marquez Callaway hauls in wild pass from Jameis Winston for first career TD . January 30, 2023 . ESPN.com . en.
  18. Web site: New Orleans Saints at Washington Football Team - October 10th, 2021 . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  19. Web site: New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 19th, 2021 . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  20. Web site: Marquez Callaway 2021 Game Log . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  21. Web site: Marquez Callaway 2022 Game Log . January 30, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  22. Web site: Holt . Adam . March 15, 2023 . Saints make a surprising decision at the beginning of free agency . April 8, 2023 . atozsports.com . en.
  23. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . March 24, 2023 . Broncos sign WR Marquez Callaway . October 1, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  24. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . August 29, 2023 . Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit . October 1, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  25. Web site: August 31, 2023 . Raiders sign 4 players to practice squad . October 1, 2023 . Raiders.com.
  26. Web site: Raiders cut former Saints WR Marquez Callaway . Adam . Holt . A to Z Sports.com . October 11, 2023 . November 22, 2023.
  27. Web site: Sigler . John . November 21, 2023 . Saints promote CB Cameron Dantzler, officially re-sign WR Marquez Callaway . November 22, 2023 . Saints Wire. USA Today.
  28. Web site: Marquez Callaway 2023 Game Log . January 16, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  29. Web site: January 8, 2024 . New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts . January 15, 2024 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
  30. Web site: Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts. January 17, 2024. January 17, 2024. Teresa. Varley. Steelers.com.
  31. Web site: Punturi . Jacob . Steelers Cut Former Saints Receiver . SI.com . 2024-07-30 . 2024-07-30.
  32. Web site: 2024-08-01 . New Orleans Saints sign WR Marquez Callaway and waive/injured Tommy Hudson . 2024-08-01 . NewOrleansSaints.com.
  33. Web site: 2024-08-11 . New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. 2024-08-11. NewOrleansSaints.com.