Quarterback Caleb Williams, likely the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft, drew quite a crowd to pro day at USC. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Nearly two dozen of Caleb Williams’ former USC teammates joined him on the field Wednesday for the school’s annual pro day.
This was not unexpected, the Trojans having plenty of talent that has grabbed the interest of the pros.
More notable was the presence of one of Williams’ future teammates. Well, at least, one of his presumed future teammates.
Keenan Allen, the former longtime Charger traded last week to Chicago, watched — along with numerous NFL scouts, coaches and executives — from the sidelines, dressed in Bears blue and orange.
“To possibly be able to have him as a wide receiver … ,” Williams said later, “all the knowledge that you can gain from someone like that is great.”
Former Chargers receiver Keenan Allen, bottom left, shakes hands with Carl Williams, father of USC quarterback Caleb Williams, during USC pro day. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
On April 25, Chicago has the draft’s No. 1 pick. Williams is expected to be that first choice, though he was careful to assume nothing while answering questions from the media afterward.
General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus were among the Bears’ contingent at the workout on USC’s campus. Williams said he also met formally with the team this week.
“Just building relationships,” Williams explained. “[They’re] trying to see if I’m the right fit to be first pick, to be possibly the face of the franchise.”
After finishing his college career by throwing for 72 touchdowns and more than 8,000 yards over the last two years at USC, Williams has drawn comparisons to Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City’s three-time Super Bowl champion.
Listed at 6-foot-1, he is an inch shorter than Mahomes and about 10 pounds lighter — Williams said he is currently at 217, which he called his normal playing weight — and both quarterbacks are…
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Publish date : 2024-03-20 21:46:41
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