Caleb Williams apparently won’t have agent representation in the lead-up to the NFL Draft.
The likely No. 1 pick wasn’t included in an NFL Players’ Association list showing each draft-eligible prospect’s agent, according to Pro Football Talk. Williams doesn’t plan to hire an agent ahead of the draft, Pro Football Talk reported.
It isn’t unprecedented for a prospect to go through the draft process without an agent, but it is uncommon. Lamar Jackson was the most notable player in recent history to bypass hiring an agent, instead having his mother, Felicia Jones, as his representation. While Jackson was picked in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, some have speculated that his decision not to have an agent may have caused him to go later than he might have with an agent. The Baltimore Ravens selected Jackson with the last pick of the first round. Four quarterbacks were picked ahead of the two-time MVP winner, all in the top 10.
Jackson has continued to have his mother represent him during his NFL career, with the unusual situation making headlines again last offseason as he sought a record-setting contract. After getting franchise tagged and enduring a contentious period of negotiations, Jackson eventually received a five-year, $260 million deal with $185 million guaranteed from the Ravens, which was the largest contract in NFL history at the time.
The impact of Williams’ decision to not have an agent remains to be seen, but he has been the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft since well before the 2023 season. The USC product won the Heisman Trophy in 2022, showcasing his ability to be a top-end passer (4,537 yards, 42 touchdowns and five interceptions) and runner (382 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns), earning him comparisons to Patrick Mahomes.
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