Current:Home > FinanceCaleb Williams said he would be 'excited' to be drafted by Bears or Commanders -AssetLink
Caleb Williams said he would be 'excited' to be drafted by Bears or Commanders
View
Date:2025-04-16 11:51:26
Caleb Williams said he would be "excited" if the Chicago Bears selected him No. 1 in April's draft.
The former USC quarterback ended any speculation about his plans amid talk about having a preference of where he wanted to play.
"I'm not pushing any agenda," Williams said to ESPN.com. "At the end of the day, the Bears have the last say. Regardless of how I feel, I'm not pushing an agenda of, 'Yeah, I want to go. Or no, I don't want to go.' I'm excited for whatever comes."
Chicago still has a decision to make regarding the status of the No. 1 pick and if they are going to be committed to quarterback Justin Fields, who has a 10-28 record as a starter in three seasons with the Bears.
Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, said he is looking forward to meeting with the Bears this week at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. He will not participate in throwing drills and plans to showcase those skills at USC's pro day on March 20.
NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more.
"If I get drafted by the Bears, I'll be excited," Williams said. "If they trade the pick, and I get drafted by someone else, I'm just as excited. Speaking about Chicago, they have a talented team, a talented offense and defense. For anyone to be in that situation, I think they'd be excited."
Williams completed 68.6% of his passes and threw for 3,633 yards with 30 touchdowns and five interceptions last season for USC.
The 22-year-old Williams is a Washington, D.C. native and said being drafted by the Washington Commanders, who have the No. 2 overall pick, would be "cool" because of the familiarity with the team.
"There's a time and place for everything," Williams said. "My job and my hobby is being at the facility or on the field or watching film. Or relaxing and prepping for the next day or game.
"My main goal and focus ... is to go win games and stay focused on keeping the main goal the main goal."
veryGood! (5)
Related
- How effective is the Hyundai, Kia anti-theft software? New study offers insights.
- How Lions' last NFL playoff win and ultra-rare triumph shaped one USA TODAY reporter
- Kalen DeBoer is a consummate ball coach. But biggest unknown for Alabama: Can he recruit?
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph talks about her Golden Globes win, Oscar buzz and how she channels grief
- Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
- Fire from Lebanon kills 2 Israeli civilians as the Israel-Hamas war rages for 100th day
- Bills-Steelers playoff game moved to Monday amid forecast for dangerous winter weather
- Navy officer who killed 2 in Japan car crash released from U.S. custody
- A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
- Nico Collins' quiet rise with Texans reflects standout receiver's soft-spoken style
Ranking
- Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Calls Him “Absolutely Pathetic” and a “Serial Adulterer”
- Animal rights group PETA launches campaign pushing U.K. King's Guard to drop iconic bearskin hats
- Abdication in our age: a look at royals who have retired in recent years
- As Israel-Hamas war reaches 100-day mark, here’s the conflict by numbers
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Palestinian soccer team set for its first test at Asian Cup against three-time champion Iran
- Leon Wildes, immigration lawyer who fought to prevent John Lennon’s deportation, dead at age 90
- From a ludicrously capacious bag to fake sausages: ‘Succession’ props draw luxe prices
Recommendation
Daughter of Utah death row inmate navigates complicated dance of grief and healing before execution
Auli’i Cravalho explains why she won't reprise role as Moana in live-action Disney remake
Top geopolitical risks for 2024 include Ungoverned AI and Middle East on the brink, report says
More stunning NFL coach firings to come? Keep an eye on high-pressure wild-card games
Charges: D'Vontaye Mitchell died after being held down for about 9 minutes
US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution as political divisions intensify
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations but no reported casualties
Steelers vs. Bills AFC wild-card game in Buffalo postponed until Monday due to weather