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NFL Draft 2018: Way-too-early ranking of top 7 SEC prospects

By Erich Hilkert

Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies receiver Christian Kirk (3) runs after a reception in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Antonio Callaway (81) scores a touchdown while defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the first quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Antonio Callaway (81) scores a touchdown while defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the first quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Antonio Callaway joined an elite list of collegiate players in 2016. He became just the 21st FBS player to score a passing, rushing, receiving, kickoff return, and punt return touchdown in a career. Callaway earned third-team All-American honors in 2015 as a punt returner.

In 2016, he tallied 54 receptions for 721 yards and three touchdown receptions. He brings extra special teams value with three touchdowns as both a kickoff and punt returner. Callaway is a deep threat who is a threat to score any time he gets the ball.

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Improving draft stock

Another strong statistical season will help Callaway’s case, but there isn’t much question Callaway is a dynamic athlete.

Callaway has found trouble off-the-field. Most of the rumors swirling around Callaway involve his alleged habitual use of marijuana. He was cleared in a sexual assault case, along with former teammate Treon Harris. While he was cleared of wrongdoing, NFL officials will have questions.

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