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Jim McElwain compares Antonio Callaway to Julio Jones

Former Alabama and current Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Jones, a former All-SEC wide receiver and Freshman of the Year, has made four Pro Bowl appearances — including three consecutive — and led the NFL in receiving yards and receptions in 2015.

Florida coach Jim McElwain is no stranger to Jones’ abilities having coached the Falcons’ star as an offensive coordinator during his time at Alabama. So when McElwain compared current Gators’ standout Antonio Callaway to Jones — as well as former Patriots star Deion Branch, whom he coached at Louisville — his claim has credibility.