The NFL has been drooling about USC quarterback Caleb Williams’ pro prospects for years and for great season. Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, is the first FBS quarterback with 30 or more passing touchdowns and 10 or more rushing touchdowns in consecutive seasons since back-to-back Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes did so at Texas Tech in 2015 and 2016. If that metric is expanded upon to include five or fewer interceptions, Williams is the only quarterback in the 21st century to total 30-plus passing scores and 10-plus rushing scores while putting the football in harm’s way at such a low clip.
No player had more total touchdowns than Williams’ 120 over the course of his collegiate career from 2021-2023. The most eye-popping part of his game isn’t his numbers, it’s the way he goes with his own flow on the football field. Williams typically drifts toward off-platform and out-of-play-structure throws, a style that produces throws not thought to be possible with unorthodox arm angles and stunning completions. His cannon for arm provides him a margin of error on such plays not typically afforded to most quarterbacks as Williams can drop the football into any location on the field while also possessing the athleticism to create back-breaking plays for defenses on the ground.
However, his seemingly preferred mode of operation — holding on to the ball to make a backyard miracle occur — could hinder his effectiveness in the pros. It’s nitpicking, but it shows up on tape. Some of that is reflective of the scheme and offensive line in front of him, but some of that falls on Williams himself. Should he be coaxed into taking his checkdown options more frequently, Williams is assured to have a long NFL career.
Here are the best team fits for the presumed first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Please be aware it is highly unlikely Williams is selected outside of the first two picks.
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Author : Garrett Podell
Publish date : 2024-03-01 11:00:54
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