In addition to his football success, Callaway was also a key contributor to the Warner Robins basketball team, where he displayed leadership and athletic ability on the court. Former coaches and teammates described him as a humble and hard-working student-athlete who was well-liked by the community. [4][5]
College career
Callaway played at the University of Tennessee from 2016 to 2019 under head coaches Butch Jones and Jeremy Pruitt.[6][7] Callaway had 92 receptions for 1,646 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns in his four seasons at Tennessee.[8][6]
On April 27, 2020, Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft.[11] He made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders playing on offense and special teams.[12] In Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, he had his first professional reception on a 16-yard catch in the 35–29 victory.[13] In a Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, Callaway was targeted six times and made four receptions for 34 yards.[14]
On October 25, 2020, in a game against the Carolina Panthers, Callaway caught Drew Brees’ 7,000th completion.[15] He finished the game with eight receptions for 75 yards, both team highs.[16] He was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2020.[17] He was activated on December 24.[18] 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.[19]
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.[20] In Week 5, against the Washington Football Team, he had his first multi-touchdown game in the 33–22 victory.[21] In Week 15, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had six receptions for 112 receiving yards in the 9–0 victory.[22] On the 2021 season, Callaway appeared in all 17 games. He finished with 46 receptions for 698 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[23]
In the 2022 season, Callaway appeared in 14 games. He finished with 16 receptions for 158 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[24] Callaway did not receive a qualifying offer following the 2022 season and became a free agent on March 15, 2023.[25]
Denver Broncos
On March 24, 2023, Callaway signed with the Denver Broncos.[26] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[27]
On November 21, 2023, Callaway was signed to the Saints' practice squad.[30] He appeared in three games for the Saints in the 2023 season.[31] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.[32]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On January 17, 2024, Callaway signed a reserve/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[33] On July 30, Callaway was released by the Steelers.[34]
New Orleans Saints (third stint)
On August 1, 2024, Callaway signed with the New Orleans Saints.[35] On August 11, Callaway was released by the Saints.[36]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 16, 2024, Callaway was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[37] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 14, 2025.[38]
On April 29, 2025, Callaway was released by the Buccaneers.[39]
San Francisco 49ers
On July 31, 2025, Callaway signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[40] On August 3, Callaway was released by the 49ers.[41]
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