Marquez Callaway
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Marquez Callaway
| image = Marquez Callaway 2021 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Callaway with the New Orleans Saints in 2021
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|3|27}}
| birth_place = Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lb = 205
| high_school = Warner Robins
| college = Tennessee (2016–2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
| status =
| highlights =
| statleague =
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| 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){{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway NFL biography |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/marquez-callaway/ |access-date=July 13, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and began his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints.
Early life
Callaway attended and played high school football at Warner Robins High School in Warner Robins, Georgia.{{Cite web |last=Braxton |first=Avery |date=April 25, 2020 |title=Former Warner Robins football standout Marquez Callaway reportedly signs free agent deal with Saints |url=https://www.13wmaz.com/article/sports/former-warner-robins-football-standout-marquez-callaway-reportedly-signs-free-agent-deal-with-saints/93-2bdf0b62-33f2-4791-85cb-6494def4a07f |access-date=July 13, 2020 |website=WMAZ |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway, 2016 Athlete - Rivals.com |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2016/marquez-callaway-285 |access-date=August 31, 2022 |publisher=N.rivals.com}}
College career
Callaway played at the University of Tennessee from 2016 to 2019 under head coaches Butch Jones and Jeremy Pruitt.{{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marquez-callaway-1.html |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Volunteers Coaches |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Callaway had 92 receptions for 1,646 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns in his four seasons at Tennessee.{{Cite web |last=Ray |first=Matt |date=May 5, 2020 |title=NFL Expert Has High Praise For Marquez Callaway |url=https://www.si.com/college/tennessee/football/nagy-talks-callaway-5-5 |access-date=July 13, 2020 |website=SI.com |language=en}}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="4"| Receiving | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2016 | Tennessee
| 1 || 1 || 13 || 13.0 || 0 | ||||
| 2017 | Tennessee
| 10 || 24 || 406 || 16.9 || 5 | ||||
| 2018 | Tennessee
| 11 || 37 || 592 || 16.0 || 2 | ||||
| 2019 | Tennessee
| 13 || 30 || 635 || 21.2 || 6 | ||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marquez-callaway-1.html Career] | 35 | 92 | 1,646 | 17.9 | 13 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1 1/4
| weight = 205
| dash = 4.55
| ten split = 1.58
| twenty split = 2.64
| shuttle =
| cone drill =
| vertical = 38.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 6
| bench =
| arm span = 32 3/8
| hand span = 9 3/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marquez-callaway/32194341-4c61-7743-4446-48c992c4d138 |access-date=January 18, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=2020 Draft Scout Marquez Callaway, Tennessee NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1017247&DraftYear=2020 |access-date=July 23, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=New Orleans Saints (first stint)=
On April 27, 2020, Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft.{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2020 |title=Saints add 13 undrafted free agents |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/saints-add-13-undrafted-free-agents-2020 |access-date=July 13, 2020 |website=New Orleans Saints}} He made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders playing on offense and special teams.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders – September 21st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009210rai.htm |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, he had his first professional reception on a 16-yard catch in the 35–29 victory.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions – October 4th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040det.htm |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In a Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, Callaway was targeted six times and made four receptions for 34 yards.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at New Orleans Saints – October 12th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010120nor.htm |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On October 25, 2020, in a game against the Carolina Panthers, Callaway caught Drew Brees’ 7,000th completion.{{Cite web |last=Bost |first=Landon |date=October 25, 2020 |title=Former Vols WR Marquez Callaway catches Drew Brees' 7,000th pass |url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2020/10/25/former-vols-wr-marquez-callaway-catches-drew-brees-700th-pass-injured/6033603002/ |access-date=October 30, 2020 |website=Knoxville News Sentinel |language=en-US}} He finished the game with eight receptions for 75 yards, both team highs.{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – October 25th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010250nor.htm |access-date=October 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2020.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2020 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-12052020 |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} He was activated on December 24.{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2020 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x4389 |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |archive-date=January 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112160131/https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x4389 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CallMa01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=September 26, 2021 |title=Saints WR Marquez Callaway hauls in wild pass from Jameis Winston for first career TD |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32285638/saints-wr-marquez-callaway-hauls-wild-pass-jameis-winston-first-career-td |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In Week 5, against the Washington Football Team, he had his first multi-touchdown game in the 33–22 victory.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Washington Football Team - October 10th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110100was.htm |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had six receptions for 112 receiving yards in the 9–0 victory.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - December 19th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112190tam.htm |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On the 2021 season, Callaway appeared in all 17 games. He finished with 46 receptions for 698 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CallMa01/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In the 2022 season, Callaway appeared in 14 games. He finished with 16 receptions for 158 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CallMa01/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 30, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Callaway did not receive a qualifying offer following the 2022 season and became a free agent on March 15, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Holt |first=Adam |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Saints make a surprising decision at the beginning of free agency |url=https://atozsports.com/.amp/new-orleans/saints-blake-gillikin-decision-free-agency-news-nfl/ |access-date=April 8, 2023 |website=atozsports.com |language=en}}
=Denver Broncos=
On March 24, 2023, Callaway signed with the Denver Broncos.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=March 24, 2023 |title=Broncos sign WR Marquez Callaway |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-wr-marquez-callaway |access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} He was waived on August 29, 2023.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-transactions-to-reduce-active-roster-to-league-mandated-l |access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}
=Las Vegas Raiders=
On August 30, 2023, Callaway signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2023 |title=Raiders sign 4 players to practice squad |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-4-players-to-practice-squad-nfl-transactions-2023-marquez-callaway |access-date=October 1, 2023 |website=Raiders.com}} He was released on October 10.{{Cite web |url=https://atozsports.com/new-orleans/raiders-cut-former-saints-wr-marquez-callaway-nfl-news/ |title=Raiders cut former Saints WR Marquez Callaway |first=Adam |last=Holt |website=A to Z Sports.com |date=October 11, 2023 |access-date =November 22, 2023}}
=New Orleans Saints (second stint)=
On November 21, 2023, Callaway was signed to the Saints' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Sigler |first=John |date=November 21, 2023 |title=Saints promote CB Cameron Dantzler, officially re-sign WR Marquez Callaway |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2023/11/21/saints-roster-moves-michael-thomas-injury-marshon-lattimore-practice-squad-cameron-dantzler-marquez-callaway-nfl/ |access-date=November 22, 2023 |website=Saints Wire|publisher=USA Today}} He appeared in three games for the Saints in the 2023 season.{{Cite web |title=Marquez Callaway 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CallMa01/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=January 16, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2024 |title=New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-sign-11-to-reserve-future-contracts |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}
= Pittsburgh Steelers =
On January 17, 2024, Callaway signed a reserve/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{cite web|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-17-to-reserve-future-contracts|title=Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts|date=January 17, 2024|accessdate=January 17, 2024|first=Teresa|last=Varley|work=Steelers.com}} On July 30, Callaway was released by the Steelers.{{cite web | last=Punturi | first=Jacob | title=Steelers Cut Former Saints Receiver | website=SI.com | date=2024-07-30 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/steelers-cut-former-saints-marquez-callaway | access-date=2024-07-30}}
=New Orleans Saints (third stint)=
On August 1, 2024, Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-01 |title=New Orleans Saints sign WR Marquez Callaway and waive/injured Tommy Hudson |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/marquez-callaway-new-orleans-saints-wide-receiver-roster-moves-tommy-hudson |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} On August 11, Callaway was released by the Saints.{{cite web |date=2024-08-11 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/shaq-davis-marquez-callaway-new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-announced-transactions|access-date=2024-08-11|website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}
= Tampa Bay Buccaneers =
On October 16, 2024, Callaway was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.{{cite web |title=BUCCANEERS PROMOTE ISAAC, SIGN TWO TO PRACTICE SQUAD |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/buccaneers-promote-isaac-sign-two-to-practice-squad |website=buccaneers.com |access-date=17 October 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 14, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott |date=January 14, 2025 |title=Bucs Re-Sign 17 Practice Squad Players to 2025 Futures Deals |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-re-sign-full-practice-squad-2025-futures-deals |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Buccaneers.com}}
On April 29, 2025, Callaway was released by the Buccaneers.{{cite web |last1=Smith |first1=Scott |title=Bucs Trim Offseason Roster by Four |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-trim-offseason-roster-four-april-2025 |website=buccaneers.com |access-date=30 April 2025}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Kickoff return ! colspan="5"| Punt return ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2020 | NO
| 11 || 3 || 21 || 213 || 10.1 || 27 || 0 || 4 || 94 || 23.5 || 29 || 0 || 11 || 122 || 11.1 || 19 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | NO
| 17 || 11 || 46 || 698 || 15.2 || 58 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 2.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | NO
| 14 || 3 || 16 || 158 || 9.9 || 33 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 25 || 12.5 || 21 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2023
!NO |3 |0 |0 |0 |0.0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0.0 |0 |0 |0 |0 |0.0 |0 |0 |0 |0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CallMa01.htm Career] | 45 | 17 | 83 | 1,069 | 12.9 | 58 | 7 | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 29 | 0 | 14 | 149 | 10.6 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
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External links
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{{footballstats|pfr=C/CallMa01|yahoo=33109|espn=4035170}}
- [https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/marquez-callaway/10185 Tennessee Volunteers bio]
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Category:American football wide receivers
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Category:Las Vegas Raiders players
Category:New Orleans Saints players
Category:Players of American football from Warner Robins, Georgia
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