INDIANAPOLIS – Not known for his speed, former Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway turned some heads at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday.
The 6-foot-2, 240-pound wideout had a penchant for using his big, athletic frame to high point the football and create big plays for Tennessee during his four-year college career, but may have begun to change the narrative around his skill set with a surprisingly fast 40 time to most NFL scouts.
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Callaway’s second run finished with an official time of 4.56 seconds, which bested his initial run of 4.63 seconds. Although it did not place him in the top 15 for wide receivers in that specific workout, it may have surprised scouts who view Callaway as just a deep threat.
Callaway was consistent as a punt returner for Tennesse as well, returning 40 punts for 543 yards and three touchdowns over the span of four seasons. This ranked him second in school history in punt returns for touchdowns.