Let’s be clear about one thing: Where Caleb Williams lands in the NFL is not something he will be able to control. The NFL draft order will influence where he begins his pro career. If the team with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft needs a quarterback, that team will take Caleb, period.
Where things get really interesting is if a team with a megabucks quarterback or a high-quality quarterback (one of the two) is picking first. That team would presumably trade out of the top pick in exchange for a massive haul. If the team trading up to the No. 1 pick is not a bottom-five NFL team, the balance of power in the NFL could shift very quickly.
We’re not predicting where Caleb will go in this piece. We’re merely looking at team situations and — in the event that the No. 1 pick is held by a team which already has its quarterback — which trade partners would make the most sense for him.
Let’s take a look: