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WATCH: Caleb Williams Isn't Afraid to Be a Lead Blocker

The presumed No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft isn't above throwing a downfield block for his teammates.

Luke Easterling

WATCH: Caleb Williams Isn't Afraid to Be a Lead Blocker
WATCH: Caleb Williams Isn't Afraid to Be a Lead Blocker /

We all know that USC's Caleb Williams is a wizard with the ball in his hands, able to make highlight-reel moments happen any time he takes the snap behind center.

But he's also not afraid to get his hands dirty as a blocker when necessary.

Williams, who is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft to the Chicago Bears, retweeted a video of him chasing multiple defenders downfield in advance of a teammate running the ball, showcasing his effort and willingness to do whatever it takes for his team, even throwing a few blocks if needed:

Now that it's all but confirmed that Williams will be the pick at No. 1 for the Bears, following this week's trade of Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago fans can focus their energies on simply being excited that Williams is going to be their new franchise quarterback.

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Luke Easterling
LUKE EASTERLING

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more.  Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com

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