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2024 NFL Draft: Caleb Williams selected first by Chicago Bears as Jayden Daniels goes at No 2
The NFL's worst-kept secret became reality on Thursday as the Chicago Bears selected Caleb Williams with the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Former USC quarterback Williams had entered the week as the consensus No 1 overall selection as one of the most accomplished college prospects in recent memory. Chicago underlined their intentions earlier this offseason when they traded away quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers in preparation for the arrival of Williams.
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Chicago Draft Picks
Caleb
Williams
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QB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 2
- School: USC
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 215
Expert Commentary
The Bears had the No. 1 pick fall right into their lap and did the sensible thing. This pick has been talked about for months and the Bears finally get their man. Caleb Williams has all the tools to become a bona fide superstar in the NFL and break the Bears' curse at the most important position. OK, now the 2024 NFL Draft can officially start.
Rome
Odunze
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WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 5
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 212
Expert Commentary
The Bears couldn't have dreamed of a better first round. Caleb Williams. Rome Odunze. Now they have a three-headed monster with the long-term potential of Odunze, Williams and DJ Moore.
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NFC North Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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