The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away and the hype level on this year’s class is sky high. The draft class is considered one of the best offensive tackle drafts in recent memory. However, the most intriguing position of this draft class comes from the quarterback prospects. The class is highlighted by USC QB Caleb Williams, who is considered a “can’t miss” draft prospect by most experts. Williams is the favorite to be drafted first overall, and it’s not particularly close. If the Chicago Bears drafted a player other than Williams, it would be one of the most shocking draft selections in NFL history.
Below, we will give a Caleb Williams draft projection from many industry experts, as well as look at a Caleb Williams draft profile and scouting report.
Caleb Williams NFL Draft Profile 2024
Caleb Williams
Position: QB
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 214 lbs
Age: 22
College: USC Trojans
Caleb Williams Stats 2023
Games: 12
Passing Yards: 3,633
Passing Touchdowns: 30
Completion Percentage: 68.6%
Interceptions: 5
Rushing Yards: 136
Rushing Touchdowns: 11
Caleb Williams Highlights
When is the 2024 NFL Draft?
The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 25, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Only Round 1 will take place on Thursday. Rounds 2-3 will take place on April 26th, with the remaining four rounds wrapping up on Sunday, Apil 27th. There will be 257 players selected across the seven rounds, with many more getting phone calls immediately afterward.
Caleb Williams Combine Results
Unfortunately, we did not get to see Caleb Williams perform at the 2024 NFL Combine. He is the consensus future first-overall pick, so there was no pressure for him to participate in any of the drills.
However, we did get to see Williams perform at USC’s pro-day. He attempted around 50 pass attempts with only four of those hitting the ground. His accuracy was phenomenal, as well as the timing on his throws. He also looked extremely comfortable while throwing on the run, which is a valuable trait for a QB to possess in the NFL today. Williams was seen talking to new Chicago Bears WR Keenan Allen, which is a dead giveaway that he will inevitably be drafted by Chicago with the first pick.
Caleb Williams Scouting Report
Strengths
There are too many strengths to name when it comes to Williams’ game. He is considered a can’t-miss QB who gets compared to John Elway, Andrew Luck and Trevor Lawrence as a prospect. His arm strength and ability to throw on the run stand out the most. He has some Josh Allen/Patrick Mahomes comparisons when you watch his ability to extend plays down the field while playing outside of the pocket.
He was forced to improvise at times because his team was mostly trailing due to poor play by USC’s defense. This is similar to what we saw from Patrick Mahomes coming out of college at Texas Tech. The situation he endured at USC is similar to what he will be dealing with in the NFL, so he will be able to translate better than most college passers. He had a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 46:1 during his two seasons at USC. This “video game-like” stat gives us a glimpse at the kind of player Williams can become in the NFL.
Weaknesses
A weakness that stands out with Williams is that he tends to play “hero ball” at times. Granted, USC’s defense was atrocious in 2023 so he was doing everything he could to keep his team competitive. He needs to be better about taking what the defense gives him and playing within the construct of the offense. New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldon, who branches from the McVay tree, will be able to improve this issue by setting Williams up for success with solid play calling.
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Caleb Williams Draft Projection | Expert 2024 NFL Mock Draft Projections
These Caleb Williams mock draft projection picks can be found on the 2024 NFL Mock Drafts from ESPN, CBS Sports, NFL Network, Draft Network, The Athletic and Sporting News.
| SOURCE | TEAM | RD | PK |
| ESPN | Bears | 1 | 1 |
| CBS Sports | Bears | 1 | 1 |
| NFL Network | Bears | 1 | 1 |
| Draft Network | Bears | 1 | 1 |
| The Athletic | Bears | 1 | 1 |
| Sporting News | Bears | 1 | 1 |
2024 NFL Draft Order | First Round
Caleb Williams is expected to be drafted first overall in the NFL draft. But in case something crazy happens and he falls in the draft, here is the 2024 NFL Draft order for the first round of action.
- Chicago Bears (via CAR)
- Washington Commanders
- New England Patriots
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Falcons
- Chicago Bears
- New York Jets
- Minnesota Vikings
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Indianapolis Colts
- Seattle Seahawks
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Los Angeles Rams
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Miami Dolphins
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings (via CLE)
- Dallas Cowboys
- Green Bay Packers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Arizona Cardinals (via HOU)
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
