Caleb Williams, the USC QB, sits at No. 6 on the consensus board across 29 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 31% elite, 43% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Forced to keep his team in games with high-end production and did so.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Better consistency projected with pro targets who separate.”
Athleticism
ESPN's Jordan Reid: “He's capable of dissecting defensive looks and delivering the ball quickly.”
Instincts
ESPN's Matt Miller: “Williams is an elite prospect with upper-level arm strength, running ability, field vision and poise.”
Sources · 7 · quotes 3
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Jordan Reid, ESPN
- Matt Miller, ESPN
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
- Jordan Reid, espn_jordan_reid
- Matt Miller, espn_matt_miller
“…Williams is the crown jewel of the class as an athletic gunslinger with elite playmaking skills. Although his 2023 season was somewhat of a letdown after the high of his 2022 Heisman run, the USC standout has All-Pro-caliber talent.…”
“…Williams hasn't wavered as my QB1 in this class. I see a lot of "wow" moments on tape, a product of his confidence in his arm and terrific playmaking ability. He's capable of dissecting defensive looks and delivering the ball quickly. But on the flip side, his all-or-nothing habits will need to be tempered, as he tends to want the highlight-worthy play rather than just taking what the defense gives him too often. Wil…”
“…Williams is an elite prospect with upper-level arm strength, running ability, field vision and poise. There are times when he forces some passes, and he'll have to get the ball out faster in the NFL, but he has shown he can carry a team and create big plays with his second-effort mobility, diverse arm angles and arm talent. Williams finished 11th in QBR last season (82.4) and threw for 3,633 yards, 30 touchdown passe…”
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