‘It could be difficult:’ Caleb Williams thinks about what his Bears jersey number will be originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago
DETROIT – Caleb Williams walked the red carpet Thursday night ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft in a custom Chrome Hearts suit alongside his mother and girlfriend.
Williams called his suit “one of a kind.” But while Williams has divulged every inch of the detail about the suit made to commemorate a 12-year achievement, he has been coy about the number he will wear for the Bears once they make it official and select him with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. 2024 NFL.
Asked if he would wear No. 13 for the Bears, Williams smiled and transferred that number to wide receiver Keenan Allen.
“If it was the Bears, I wouldn’t be able to tell you,” Williams said with a smile. “Because if I were to go there, there’s a 13-year Hall of Fame vet. So that would be difficult. But yeah. We’ll see.”
The Bears acquired Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers for a fourth-round draft pick in March. Allen wore number 13 his entire career, while Williams wore 13 in college but wore 18 in high school.
Williams reflected on her journey as she walked the red carpet toward a lifelong dream. He talked about the sacrifices he made and others made for him.
Thursday is the last day Williams will wake up without the phrase “No. 1 overall pick” attached to his name.
But that reality hasn’t hit him yet.
“It seemed like a normal day,” Williams said. “I’ve mentally prepared myself for this moment, to get to number one. It’s on my phone screen. It’s on my mind often. So to be now in this moment, I’ve prepared myself for this. I’m happy. I’m excited. But I’m ready too.”
As for what tomorrow will look like, Williams will think about his first day as the Bears’ franchise quarterback when he arrives.
“I’m just living in the moment,” Williams said. “I’m in the moment.”
It’s a moment neither he nor the Bears will soon forget.
