All eyes were fixated on quarterback Caleb Williams during USC’s pro day on Wednesday. The presumed No. 1 overall pick worked out for a number of teams in attendance, most notably the Chicago Bears, who of course hold the top selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
After beginning his workout around shortly before 1:00 pm CT, Williams proceeded to throw a variety of passes, from quick darts to the sideline in the pocket to hitting deep patterns on rollouts. It was a superb performance, albeit with no defense or pass rush, but he saved the best for last.
On his final throw, Williams faked a handoff and proceeded to launch a deep pass to wide receiver Brenden Rice behind his own 15-yard line on a skinny post route. The ball hit rice in stride all the way down the field at the opposite 17-yard line, traveling nearly 70 yards. The pass drew a loud reaction from the crowd on hand.
BIG TIME THROW!
Caleb Williams to Brenden Rice! pic.twitter.com/nZzecBvj8P
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) March 20, 2024
Ended his Pro Day with a rocket throw and punt 🚀
Caleb Williams throwing at USC's Pro Day re-airs on NFLN at 8pm ET https://t.co/SHCKPAklt7 pic.twitter.com/zLX4Vemv4a
— NFL (@NFL) March 20, 2024
Pro days aren’t the end all, be all when it comes to draft prospects, especially quarterbacks. But Williams displayed the athleticism and arm strength that were prevalent throughout his collegiate career during this brief session. It’s just another reminder of how talented he is and what he can do at the next level. There should be more of those types of throws to come during training camp if Williams is selected by Chicago next month.
