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Marquez Callaway
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Callaway with the New Orleans Saints in 2021
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 27)
Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Warner Robins
College: Tennessee (2016–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-SEC (2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions: 83
Receiving yards: 1,069
Receiving touchdowns: 7
Return yards: 243
Player stats at PFR

Marquez Antonio Callaway (born March 27, 1998) is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver. Marquez played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He started his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints.

Early Life and High School Football

Marquez Callaway grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia. He played high school football at Warner Robins High School. He was a very talented player, considered a 4-star recruit. Many top colleges wanted him to play for their teams. Marquez chose to play college football at the University of Tennessee.

College Football Career

Marquez Callaway played for the Tennessee Volunteers from 2016 to 2019. During his four years, he caught 92 passes for a total of 1,646 yards. He also scored 13 receiving touchdowns.

College Statistics Overview

Here is a summary of Marquez Callaway's college performance:

Season Team Games Played Receiving
Receptions Yards Average Touchdowns
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
Career Totals 35 92 1,646 17.9 13

Professional Football Journey

Marquez Callaway began his professional career in 2020. He joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the main NFL draft but was signed by a team afterward.

First Time with the New Orleans Saints

Marquez Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 27, 2020. He played his first NFL game in Week 2 of the 2020 season. In Week 4, he made his first professional catch.

On October 25, 2020, he caught a special pass from Drew Brees. This pass was Drew Brees' 7,000th career completion. Marquez had a great game, catching eight passes for 75 yards. He finished his first season with 21 catches for 213 yards.

In the 2021 season, Callaway played a much bigger role. He scored his first professional touchdown in Week 3. In Week 5, he scored two touchdowns in one game. He had a strong performance in Week 15, catching six passes for 112 yards. For the 2021 season, he played in all 17 games. He ended the year with 46 catches, 698 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.

In the 2022 season, Callaway played in 14 games. He had 16 catches for 158 yards and one touchdown. After this season, he became a free agent.

Playing for Other Teams

On March 24, 2023, Callaway signed with the Denver Broncos. He was later released by the team in August 2023.

He then signed with the practice squad of the Las Vegas Raiders on August 30, 2023. He stayed with the Raiders for a little over a month.

Second Time with the New Orleans Saints

Marquez Callaway returned to the New Orleans Saints practice squad on November 21, 2023. He played in three games for the Saints during the 2023 season.

Time with the Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 17, 2024, Callaway signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was released by the Steelers on July 30, 2024.

Third Time with the New Orleans Saints

On August 1, 2024, Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints again. He was released by the Saints on August 11, 2024.

Time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 16, 2024, Callaway joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with them on January 14, 2025. He was released by the Buccaneers on April 29, 2025.

NFL Career Statistics

Here are Marquez Callaway's career statistics in the NFL:

Year Team Games Receiving Kickoff Return Punt Return Fumbles
Games Played Games Started Receptions Yards Average Longest Touchdowns Returns Yards Average Longest Touchdowns Returns Yards Average Longest Touchdowns Fumbles 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
Career Totals 45 17 83 1,069 12.9 58 7 4 94 23.5 29 0 14 149 10.6 21 0 0 0

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