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Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams

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College: USC

2024 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR) #144
Best / Worst #58 / #337
ADP #108

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Williams has the gunslinger mentality cranked up to 11 at all times. While I won't fault him for that because I would rather the aggression than more passiveness when playing, it can get him into trouble at times. Williams will force throws into strapped coverage where he should have taken what the defense gave him with an easy underneath route or check down. This could come back to bite him in the pros if he doesn't reel it in at times. His highwire act played up better in 2022 than in 2023, when his supporting cast wasn't as adept at getting open. At times, when you watch his 2023 tape, it's evident that every receiving option is covered up quickly, and Williams was forced into a backyard scramble ball. In 2023, on some reps, he looked frantic as he was pressing to play hero ball, whereas in 2022, on similar reps, he was a seasoned explorer sprinting in the dark with a playmaking compass pointing him toward home. He needs to play with more controlled aggression, like in 2022, and less, like in 2023. Williams has easy velocity at all levels of the field, which allows him to fit in strikes into some precariously tight windows. His flick of the wrist plus velo helps him out when he's on the run, as it's nothing for him to toss it 40 yards downfield while on the move and make it look easy. Williams has a quick release and can alter arm angles at the drop of a hat. He's a strong processor on the field, but he can rush through progressions at times. He'll flip from his 1st to his second read or his second to his third without allowing the play to flesh itself out. Williams developed some bad habits in 2023 as he would bail some clean/workable pockets at the first sign of pressure instead of stepping up in a workable pocket to avoid the rush. He needs to get back to the 2022 version of himself, where he balanced his Superman tendencies with a tad more Clark Kent. Williams will offer some rushing upside in the NFL; although he's probably unlikely to be a consistent 500-yard rusher like in college, he could kick in 300-400 in some seasons. Williams has a decent change of direction ability, but his start/stop isn't lightning fast, as he's equipped with more build-up speed. He will probably run a 4.5 40-yard dash, so I don't want to shade his wheels too much. His escapability in the pocket would lead many to believe that, as a rusher, he would be twitchier. He can chew up yards when it's called for but don't look for him to be a heavy-designed rush attempt quarterback in the NFL.

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Caleb Williams not throwing at NFL Combine

Caleb Williams, a former USC and Oklahoma quarterback and projected QB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, is not expected to throw at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

Fantasy Impact

Williams will wait to throw and work out for teams at USC's Pro Day, which is not uncommon among prospects nowadays. The star QB is likely opting to put on a show for scouts at the Pro Day because it's a more controlled and predictable environment than the busy NFL Combine. He will still be in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine to meet with teams.

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DraftQB #19QB #8QB #3721
Dynasty QB #10QB #7QB #2419
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Quarterbacks#20#20
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