As expected, USC quarterback Caleb Williams was selected first by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL draft.
Williams was the clear standout selection, a decision the Bears brass stated they decided on weeks ago.
It wasn’t that long ago though that Caleb Williams was suffering through a very difficult fall, Midwestern night.
Williams led an unbeaten USC squad into South Bend to take on Notre Dame on Oct. 14 last year. The high-powered Trojans offense was held to six first-half points in a game that was essentially over at halftime.
Williams finished 23 of 37 passing for 199 yards, one touchdown and a career high three interceptions. It began a downward spiral for USC, which started the year 6-0 and finished the regular season 7-5.
That said, the fall clearly wasn’t the fault of Williams, who still put up fantastic numbers. It wasn’t his fault USC’s defense couldn’t stop a nosebleed.
Check out our friends at Bears Wire and Trojans Wire for more on the Williams selection. You can also check out the best photos from the night Notre Dame shut down the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft below.