Caleb Williams is touted as the next great QB in the NFL
ith the NFL season coming to a close soon, anticipation for the 2024 NFL Draft has reached a fever pitch, with all eyes on USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner has been making headlines, and a recent viral video drawing parallels between Williams and Kansas City Chiefs‘ sensation Patrick Mahomes has only fueled the excitement.
The captivating side-by-side footage comparing Williams and Mahomes has taken the internet by storm. The USC standout, widely regarded as the frontrunner for the first overall pick, is under the watchful eye of notably, the Chicago Bears, who currently hold the coveted No. 1 spot. However, the possibility of a trade looms if General Manager Ryan Poles isn’t fully convinced of Williams‘ potential, or prefers to stick with Justin Fields
Adding to the intrigue, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer shared insights from an ESPN Chicago 1000 interview, where Kliff Kingsbury, former head coach of the Arizona Cardinals and a seasoned mentor to both Mahomes and Williams, highlighted “eerie similarities” between the two quarterbacks. The ESPN 1000 X/Twitter account even treated fans to a side-by-side video showing the resemblances in their playing styles.
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It's eerie the similarities btwn Mahomes & Caleb Williams – Kliff Kingsbury per @AlbertBreer pic.twitter.com/0c8n5L23Ag
— ESPN 1000 (@ESPN1000) January 25, 2024
Kingsbury‘s unique perspective stems from his dual roles as Mahomes‘ college coach at Texas Tech and an offensive assistant under Lincoln Riley’s Trojans during the 2023 season, giving him an up-close view of both quarterbacks. His comparison carries weight, considering Mahomes’ meteoric rise since taking the reins as the Chiefs‘ starting quarterback in 2018.
Patrick Mahomes has become synonymous with excellence, securing two MVP awards and guiding Kansas City to six consecutive AFC Championship Games, three Super Bowl appearances, and two Lombardi Trophies. Now, the question on everyone’s mind is whether Caleb Williams can emulate this level of success in the NFL.