Antonio Callaway cleared to play in Gators season opener

Florida Gators sophomore receiver Antonio Callaway has been cleared by the University of Florida to play in the Gators’ season opener this Saturday.

Head coach Jim McElwain announced Monday that he learned of Callaway’s future last Friday, 10 business days after Callaway was found “not responsible” in a Title IX investigation. Callaway was originally suspended on Jan. 27 and remained away from the team until fall camp opened up on August 4.

Callaway is the lone proven returning offensive threat for Florida this year. He led the team with 678 yards receiving and with four touchdowns. Callaway also returned two punts for touchdowns.

Other suspensions

McElwain reported that freshmen receivers Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells would not be available for the first game. The duo was arrested in July for firing BB guns into a dorm on campus.

All-American cornerback Jalen Tabor and C’yontai Lewis are also suspended for the season opener after a fight during practice.

McElwain also said a senior player “made choices” and would not be available for the opener, but he did not specify which senior would miss the game.

Nick de la Torre
A South Florida native, Nick developed a passion for all things sports at a very young age. His love for baseball was solidified when he saw Al Leiter’s no-hitter for the Marlins live in May of 1996. He was able to play baseball in college but quickly realized there isn’t much of a market for short, slow outfielders that hit around the Mendoza line. Wanting to continue with sports in some capacity he studied journalism at the University of Central Florida. Nick got his first start in the business as an intern for a website covering all things related to the NFL draft before spending two seasons covering the Florida football team at Bleacher Report. That job led him to GatorCountry. When he isn’t covering Gator sports, Nick enjoys hitting way too many shots on the golf course, attempting to keep up with his favorite t.v. shows and watching the Heat, Dolphins and Marlins. Follow him on twitter @NickdelatorreGC