Should you draft Caleb Williams?

08/30/2024

Caleb Williams was the number one overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and he is the highest rated prospect in ages. He is coming into a Chicago Bears team with an upgraded receiving core and a better offensive line. But, should you draft Caleb Williams to be your starting or backup quarterback in fantasy football this season?

Last season at USC, Williams threw for 3,633 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and only 5 interceptions for an average of 9.4 yards per attempt. Williams led USC to an 8-5 record and 5-4 in the Pac-12. This was worse than the season before, where he won the Heisman and threw 4,075 passing yards, 37 touchdowns and only four interceptions. 

But, should you draft Caleb Williams? Williams is currently being drafted as the 13th quarterback off the board and his ADP is around 145. His starting percentage in ESPN Fantasy is 23.1% and his rostered percentage is 83.2%. This is why we are telling you to draft Caleb Williams. He is currently be drafted around Brock Purdy, Jayden Daniels and Jordon Love. We think with the Bears stacked offense, Williams can easily be better than all of these players.