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Listen to Bears scouts analyze Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze ahead of 2024 NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft in late April, Bears scouts were tasked with feeding GM Ryan Poles their analyses on all of the players in the draft — including the two they ultimately drafted.
In a new episode of “1920 Football Drive,” the Bears go behind the scenes and document scouts giving their analysis on both Caleb Williams, who the Bears drafted No. 1 overall, and Rome Odunze, who the Bears selected with the No. 9 pick.
Here is what the scouts said about Williams in the video.
“So as a person, very good personal character, good supportive family,” Reese Hicks, an area scout, said. “And he’s got a good team around him, as well. You know, despite all the accolades, he does stay grounded, really humble for everything he’s accomplished.
“Really hard worker and his teammates love this guy. Rave reviews from players that he’s played with at USC and Oklahoma. What stands out to me mostly about this kid from a makeup standpoint is just the competitiveness. He hates to lose. He does whatever he needs to do to win, whether it’s the work ethic or bringing guys along with him.
“As a player, same thing. I mean, he’s rare in terms of a lot of things in the passing game. You know, the arm strength, the accuracy, high level. What stands out to me is just the instincts and just the ability to make plays when things come off schedule. Very good athlete, can escape and get out of trouble and then make plays downfield. Really jumps off the tape. And one of the rare players I’ve seen in all my days of scouting.”
“This is the prototype new age quarterback that’s a high-level competitor. Flashes of rare talent with his arm,” Francis St. Paul, Senior National Scout for the Bears, said. “Capable of making throws from multiple arm angles at all three levels. He could play within the pocket or out the pocket.
“Very good touch and accuracy on all three levels….
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Publish date : 2024-05-24 22:43:36
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