NEW ORLEANS – As the 2020 NFL Draft came to a close on Saturday, former Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway had not heard his name called.
It did not take long for Callaway to find a landing spot as he signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.
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Callaway will be reunited with two former Tennessee teammates in New Orleans in running back Alvin Kamara and defensive lineman Shy Tuttle.
Kamara was a second round pick by the Saints in 2017, and quickly burst onto the scene as the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. Still one of the elite running backs in the league, Callaway will join an offense that centers around Kamara, quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Michael Thomas.
Callaway and Kamara were teammates during the 2016 season at Tennessee.
Tuttle and Callaway were teammates from 2016-18 with the Vols. Tuttle signed as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and played in all 16 games, picking up 18 tackles, two sacks and an interception as a rookie.
Callaway begins his NFL career after recording 92 receptions for 1,646 yards and 13 touchdowns, as well as three punt returns for touchdowns.
The Saints also currently hold exclusive free agent rights to former Tennessee linebacker Colton Jumper.