Analyzing the Cleveland Browns depth chart at wide receiver
By Randy Gurzi
The deep threat: Antonio Callaway
While the top two wideouts will be OBJ and Jarvis Landry, the Browns will also do all they can to get their second-year player, Antonio Callaway, on the field.
Callaway came into the NFL as a fourth-round pick but had some concerns. He was suspended all of 2017 by the University of Florida and then tested positive for marijuana at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. Due to those red flags, the kid with immense talent lasted until day three but found a home with the Browns.
As a rookie, Callaway was on the field a lot and was credited with 11 starts in 16 games played. He finished his first campaign with 586 yards and five touchdowns on 43 receptions. He proved that he could make some clutch catches as he was a reliable target on third downs throughout the season — but he made his name as a deep threat who could burn teams downfield.
In addition to hitting the field as a wideout, Callaway will also be in line for some work as a return man. He only had eight kickoff returns and five punts in 2018 but he excelled in this role for the Gators and could be relied upon even more now that Jabrill Peppers is gone.
As a freshman, Callaway ran back two punt returns for touchdowns and averaged 15 yards per run back. He then ran back a kickoff for a score as a sophomore despite only getting three opportunities in that role. Hopefully, he will get a chance to show he can be dangerous in this area in 2019.