Did star quarterback Caleb Williams drop a hint this week that he would rather not be the first player selected in the 2024 NFL Draft?
Probably not.
Even after a disastrous finish to USC’s season, most analysts still believe Williams is going to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft. However, one fan suggested via social media this week that the Chicago Bears, who currently have the top pick, should keep Justin Fields and draft Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. first overall. Williams “liked” the tweet, which many interpreted as him saying he agrees.
It is possible that Williams would rather not be drafted by the Bears. However, what seems more likely is that the quarterback is keeping receipts. He may have viewed the post as a slight and wants to use it as motivation.
The Bears may have the No. 1 pick, but they are not the worst team in the NFL. They are 6-9 heading into Week 17. Chicago traded the top pick last year to the Carolina Panthers so the Panthers could move up to draft Bryce Young. Since Carolina currently has the worst record in the NFL at 2-13, the Bears are once again in line to draft first thanks to receiving Carolina's 2024 first pick as part of the trade.
Williams’ father said earlier this year that his son would rather return to USC for another season than end up in a bad situation. Only Williams knows if he views Chicago that way, but our guess is he was “liking” the post for another reason.
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