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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with No. 1 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft

For the last year, NFL Draft evaluators raved about what Caleb Williams would bring to the NFL. The USC quarterback became the top prospect on this year’s board the moment he lifted the Heisman Trophy over his head in 2022, and the Chicago Bears officially selected him No. 1 overall Thursday night. Chicago received the pick from the Carolina Panthers in last year’s trade for No. 1, which they used to select Bryce Young. A 3-14 record meant the Bears – who went 7-10 – had the chance to select Williams atop the draft. Trading Justin Fields opened the door. Now, it’s official. Williams is off to …