Caleb Williams’ business role models from sports world feature Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson

Caleb Williams says his father was his first business role model

Williams discussed his influences in a conversation with Front Office Sports News, where he was asked about the people who shaped his business thinking.

He made it clear that his earliest inspiration came from close to home rather than from sport.

Williams said, “Yeah, I think first and he’s not an athlete, is my father. He’s been a businessman my whole life. He showed me hard work and what it takes.

“So, I would definitely say, it started with him at a young age, going to his meetings.”

The answer highlights how his entrepreneurial mindset developed long before his rise in football.

Caleb Williams names Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and more as business role models from the sports world

Williams then pointed to several iconic athletes who have successfully transitioned into business.

He said, “I mean, MJ [Michael Jordan] has been the model. Magic Johnson has been the model. Kobe [Bryant], has been a model for all their foundation and all their businesses.

“How’s that been, for them and then, Steph Curry, the new age. I know, he’s on the latter part of his career.”

The list reflects a clear pattern: players who built lasting impact beyond their playing days.

For Williams, those examples serve as a blueprint for what his own post-NFL journey could look like.