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Caleb Williams Scouting Report
Caleb Williams is among the best quarterback prospects to hit the league in the last decade. He is everything NFL teams look for in the modern day. He has supreme arm talent, changing arm angles when necessary and driving the football in the process. He has one of the quickest releases in the class, and his throwing motion is compact and efficient. Williams' accuracy, specifically in the intermediate areas of the field, is outstanding. There isn't a throw he can't make on the field, though timing and too much air can make his deep ball more erratic than some of the top quarterbacks in the class. On top of the traditional quarterback play, Williams is a great athlete. He has the ball-carrier vision of a running back, though he's not likely to be a 450-yard rusher at the NFL level.
On the whole, Williams makes excellent decisions, but “hero ball” crept into his game in 2023. With USC's defense playing high school-level ball, Williams had to score more than 30 points in nearly every contest. He consistently tried to create plays that weren't there, causing more fumbles and a higher rate of interceptions in 2023. Questions about his pocket presence remain, though a passable offensive line should answer them.
Strengths in Caleb Williams Scouting Report
- Arm strength and talent; he can make every throw.
- Ball placement and general accuracy.
- Playmaking ability, specifically when operating off structure.
Weaknesses in Caleb Williams Scouting Report
- He plays hero ball, causing too many negative plays.
- Fumbles and ball security.
- He can be overly aggressive into tight windows at times.
Ideal Scheme Fit
Building a scheme around Williams' strengths is a necessity. His ability to improvise and create explosives out of structure is unmatched.
2024 NFL Draft Round Projection
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The Fantasy Football Rundown
Caleb Williams will enter the NFL as a top-10 dynasty quarterback, and managers should take him in the top three.
Scouting Report and Film Breakdown
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