When the Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, it fully cleared the way for the franchise to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick in next month’s draft.
As the Bears inch closer to making that pick, members of the franchise’s front office, as well as newly acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen, attended Williams’s Pro Day at USC on Wednesday.
As the two likely future teammates embraced during the Pro Day, Williams reportedly laid out a bold statline prediction for the veteran wide receiver.
“115 catches, 1,375 yards and 12 tuddies for you next year,” Williams said, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.
Caleb to Keenan: “115 catches, 1,375 yards and 12 tuddies for you next year” https://t.co/6NcfKHGPj8
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 20, 2024
In a quarterback class that features several prominent prospects, the former Heisman Trophy winner Williams stands alone.
In his three college seasons, which featured one year at Oklahoma and the final two at USC, Williams completed 66.9% of his passes for 10,082 yards and 93 touchdowns to 14 interceptions. He also added 966 yards and 27 scores on the ground.
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Expect big things out of Williams when he arrives in the Windy City next fall. Chicago’s quarterback of the future will look to make good on his promise to Allen, even if it is a bit outlandish.
