Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) scrambles during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
Since his Heisman Trophy-winning season in 2022, USC quarterback Caleb Williams is considered one of the best quarterback prospects in recent memory. He’s drawn comparisons to Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl quarterback Josh Allen by NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Kansas City Chiefs’ two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes for his improvisational skills outside the pocket.
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Those are lofty comparisons but the Trojans quarterback threw for more than 10,000 yards and scored 120 total touchdowns in 37 college games played. He’s very likely to hear his name called early come April for the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to a number of quarterback-needy teams selecting high in the draft.
But where could he land? There’s some debate on how long he’ll last before hearing his name called. Here is where several mock drafts project Williams going in the NFL Draft.
QB Caleb Williams draft predictions
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY: No. 1 to the Chicago Bears
Middlehurst-Schwartz says: “Landing Williams, an abundantly creative and dynamic passer, had to be all general manager Ryan Poles could have hoped for when he swung the trade with the Carolina Panthers last year that would give the team this pick. In taking Williams, Chicago can set itself up with a more favorable timeline to compete as it continues to build out its roster and provide the support that Fields lacked for most of his tenure.”
Dane Brugler, The Athletic: No. 1 to the Chicago Bears
Brugler writes: “Williams isn’t a perfect prospect, by any…
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Publish date : 2024-01-17 10:57:14
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