The Chicago Bears formally announced the selection of Caleb Williams as the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft during the event held on Thursday, a decision widely anticipated leading up to the draft night in Detroit.
Although the choice was widely expected, Williams displayed profound emotion as he approached the stage, expressing excitement and sharing a hug with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
This marked a significant moment for the 22-year-old, who exhibited pride as he donned the Bears cap for the first time and proudly displayed the team’s jersey while posing with Goodell.
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Chicago has set high aspirations for their newly acquired quarterback, envisioning him as the cornerstone of the franchise’s future. Williams appears resolute in his determination to meet the considerable expectations surrounding his transition from USC.
During his tenure with the Trojans, Williams demonstrated exceptional skill, boasting a completion rate of 68.6% along with impressive statistics of 3,633 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes, and a mere five interceptions.
His selection marks the third quarterback drafted by the Bears in the first round since 2017, following Mitchell Trubisky as the No. 2 pick in 2017 and Justin Fields as the No. 11 pick in 2021.
