USC Football: Caleb Williams Talks Draft Status, 2023 Season

"I don't think that I'm not going to be No. 1."

Caleb Williams doesn't have a Plan B. 

As he stood at the podium on Friday morning answering questions from the media and the NFL Combine, the former USC Trojans star was asked whether he would feel disappointed if he didn't hear his name called by the Chicago Bears at the top of the draft order.

"It's not a thought in my mind. I don't think that I'm not going to be No. 1. I think I put in all the hard work, all of the time, effort, energy into being that. I don't think of a Plan B. That's kind of how I do things in my life. I don't think of a Plan B, stay on Plan A and then when things don't work out, find a way to make Plan A work."

Caleb Williams via Fox 32 Chicago 

With Williams being the potential No. 1 pick, he will have to adjust to something new: a losing record.

USC finished 2023 with a 7-5 regular season record which was a career-worst for Williams in college (the Trojans went on to win their bowl game, but Williams didn't play). He won 11 games in each of his previous two seasons.

"Yeah, this was one of the seasons that it's none like any other season I've had to where I've been so close to being neutral or close to having a losing record and so it was tough for me. Like i said, I'm a competitor. I like to win."

Caleb Williams via Fox 32 Chicago 

While the Bears' 2024 record is unpredictable, one thing is certain. If they draft Williams, they will get a competitor who will do everything he can to win.