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Callaway is one of the most talented receivers in this year's draft, but his past is concerning. With WR being a need, what round are you willing to take him? From what I've read, he's ready to mature now that he has a daughter. If he falls to our 4th round pick I'd be willing to take the risk, but I know others wouldn't pick him at all.
 

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He is a stud but a knucklehead and was apart of a fraud scam. I don't want criminal minded players.
 

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He could be an absolute steal but its always better to avoid the true knuckleheads.

That said, a lot of what he has done seems like young and stupid offenses rather than being a malicious thug, Dallas may feel like they can keep him on the straight and narrow being around guys like Dak and Witten.

FWIW, Dane Brugler has him going in the 4th or 5th with this summary, check out the NFL Scout quote:

STRENGTHS: Above average play speed and everything he does is quick…forces cornerback to protect vs. deep routes because once he gains a step, he doesn’t give it back…lower body twitch to make sudden cuts at the top of patterns or as a ballcarrier…doesn’t slow his stride or gear down when changing directions…dangerous YAC skills to elude defenders on screens/slants…natural feel for space mid-route, establishing leverage…quickly resets his vision to find an escape path……proven versatility as the first player in school history to score a touchdown five different ways (rushing, receiving, passing, kick return, punt return)…averaged 12.1 yards on punt returns (54/653/2)…averaged 29.3 yards on kick returns (6/176/1)…NFL bloodlines – cousin (John Brown) is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals and former third round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized, slender frame…fights the football with concentration issues at the catch point…feels ghosts over the middle of the field and when returning punts…questionable football IQ and situational awareness…poor stem discipline, drifting at the top of routes…struggles to power through the jam or tackle attempts…ball security issues with six career fumbles, including five in 2016…missed playing time at Florida due to injuries to his foot (Oct. 2015) and right quad (Sept. 2016) – also suffered a torn meniscus (Oct. 2014) as a senior in high school…numerous off-field red flags in his background – suspended for the 2017 season after his involvement with a credit card fraud scheme (felony charges were dropped after a plea deal was reached); cited for marijuana possession (May 2017) while he was a passenger in the car of a 40-year old career criminal; was the target of a Title IX and sexual assault allegation (Dec. 2015) and was suspended for 2016 spring practices, but was found “not responsible” after he claimed to be “high” on marijuana…NFL scout: “He’ll fail at least one drug test in the NFL. Put that in your guide.”

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida, Callaway was the featured weapon on the Gators’ offense during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, lining up across the formation and serving as the primary punt returner. He became the third-fastest player in school history to reach 1,000 career receiving yards, creating explosive plays with 21 of his 89 career catches resulting in 20+ yards. Quick as a hiccup, Callaway has the natural speed and ease of movement to be a home run threat any time he touches the ball. However, his film is riddled with mental mistakes and his poor off-field decision-making deserves scrutiny. Overall, Callaway is a sudden athlete with the playmaking skills to be a NFL starter, but his unreliable focus (both on and off the field) makes it tough to believe he will reach that sky-high potential.
 

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Hard to judge whether a guy has learned from his mistakes or not
But there is a point where the risk is worth it
To me the 4th May be worth it
But I’d want a long heart to heart with him and there would be dozens of clauses in his contract
 

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Criminal from UF.

Can't wait to see how fast he winds up in a Dallas jail.
 

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Of course you could also make the case that it worked out in the cases of Frank Clark, Bruce Irving, Tyron Matthieu, and Marcus Peters......but then there’s Gregory, Aldon Smith, the San Fran LB....
For me, there's a threshold were I'm willing to gamble.
But I get it why some just take thes gusoff their board completely.
The really bad ones can wreck a team
 

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the compensatory 4th rounder is worth the gamble to me. he may be fine once he gets nfl money or he may get in more trouble because of it. the credit scheme isn't something anyone rich needs to do though.
 

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Callaway is one of the most talented receivers in this year's draft, but his past is concerning. With WR being a need, what round are you willing to take him? From what I've read, he's ready to mature now that he has a daughter. If he falls to our 4th round pick I'd be willing to take the risk, but I know others wouldn't pick him at all.
The 4th for certain but I think he might go in the 3rd.
 

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He could be an absolute steal but its always better to avoid the true knuckleheads.

That said, a lot of what he has done seems like young and stupid offenses rather than being a malicious thug, Dallas may feel like they can keep him on the straight and narrow being around guys like Dak and Witten.

FWIW, Dane Brugler has him going in the 4th or 5th with this summary, check out the NFL Scout quote:

STRENGTHS: Above average play speed and everything he does is quick…forces cornerback to protect vs. deep routes because once he gains a step, he doesn’t give it back…lower body twitch to make sudden cuts at the top of patterns or as a ballcarrier…doesn’t slow his stride or gear down when changing directions…dangerous YAC skills to elude defenders on screens/slants…natural feel for space mid-route, establishing leverage…quickly resets his vision to find an escape path……proven versatility as the first player in school history to score a touchdown five different ways (rushing, receiving, passing, kick return, punt return)…averaged 12.1 yards on punt returns (54/653/2)…averaged 29.3 yards on kick returns (6/176/1)…NFL bloodlines – cousin (John Brown) is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals and former third round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.

WEAKNESSES: Undersized, slender frame…fights the football with concentration issues at the catch point…feels ghosts over the middle of the field and when returning punts…questionable football IQ and situational awareness…poor stem discipline, drifting at the top of routes…struggles to power through the jam or tackle attempts…ball security issues with six career fumbles, including five in 2016…missed playing time at Florida due to injuries to his foot (Oct. 2015) and right quad (Sept. 2016) – also suffered a torn meniscus (Oct. 2014) as a senior in high school…numerous off-field red flags in his background – suspended for the 2017 season after his involvement with a credit card fraud scheme (felony charges were dropped after a plea deal was reached); cited for marijuana possession (May 2017) while he was a passenger in the car of a 40-year old career criminal; was the target of a Title IX and sexual assault allegation (Dec. 2015) and was suspended for 2016 spring practices, but was found “not responsible” after he claimed to be “high” on marijuana…NFL scout: “He’ll fail at least one drug test in the NFL. Put that in your guide.”

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida, Callaway was the featured weapon on the Gators’ offense during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, lining up across the formation and serving as the primary punt returner. He became the third-fastest player in school history to reach 1,000 career receiving yards, creating explosive plays with 21 of his 89 career catches resulting in 20+ yards. Quick as a hiccup, Callaway has the natural speed and ease of movement to be a home run threat any time he touches the ball. However, his film is riddled with mental mistakes and his poor off-field decision-making deserves scrutiny. Overall, Callaway is a sudden athlete with the playmaking skills to be a NFL starter, but his unreliable focus (both on and off the field) makes it tough to believe he will reach that sky-high potential.

I take a chance on him in the 5th.
 

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Callaway is one of the most talented receivers in this year's draft, but his past is concerning. With WR being a need, what round are you willing to take him? From what I've read, he's ready to mature now that he has a daughter. If he falls to our 4th round pick I'd be willing to take the risk, but I know others wouldn't pick him at all.
I wouldn't touch him. He has prior drug problems and accused of sexual assault while at Florida. He is talented but he is like Pacman Jones in my opinion. These guys are like The Joker.They don't care for money or happiness ,they rather just watch everything burn
 

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Of course you could also make the case that it worked out in the cases of Frank Clark, Bruce Irving, Tyron Matthieu, and Marcus Peters......but then there’s Gregory, Aldon Smith, the San Fran LB....

Exactly, you never really know. Janoris Jenkins has something like a dozen kids with different women - IN COLLEGE - and he has played 6 years in the league without any meltdowns. He just signed a 62 Million dollar deal, I was dead wrong about him being able to stay out of trouble after getting drafted.
 
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