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Florida Gators: Offensive Players Who Need To Step Up In Outback Bowl

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) hands off to running back Jordan Scarlett (25) during the game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) hands off to running back Jordan Scarlett (25) during the game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-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: John David Mercer-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: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Antonio Callaway

Position: Wide Receiver
Class: Sophomore
2016 Season Statistics: 47 REC, 666 YDS, 3 TD; 4 ATT, 26 YDS, 1 TD; 24 PR, 177 YDS; 3 KR, 97 YDS, 1 TD

Give Antonio Callaway consistent play under center and he’ll be mentioned amongst the country’s elite all-around players. A dynamic playmaker who does a bit of everything, Callaway has been held back by the Florida Gators’ erratic play at quarterback.

Against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Gators will need Callaway to make the most of his opportunities to create offense against a sturdy defensive unit.

Thus far in 2016, Callaway has caught three touchdowns, rushed for a touchdown, and returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Some have compared him to Percy Harvin, with the primary difference being the absence of Tim Tebow under center.

In other words: Callaway is capable of taking over a game in any number of ways—a truth that must shine through against Iowa.

Callaway torched the Kentucky Wildcats for 129 receiving yards and a touchdown, and posted 134 receiving yards against the Tennessee Volunteers. He pulled down six receptions for 58 yards against the Florida State Seminoles, and had 63 yards and a score against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Austin Appleby needs to look Callaway’s way early and often if the Gators are going to move the chains and put up points through the air against Iowa.

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