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The Chicago Bears ushered in a new era with the selection of quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Williams comes into arguably the best situation for a No. 1 quarterback in NFL history. He’s got an arsenal of weapons (including DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, rookie Rome Odunze, D’Andre Swift and Cole Kmet), a top-10 defense and a new offensive coordinator building the offense around him.
Touchdown Wire’s Jarrett Bailey recently ranked the top 36 quarterbacks in the NFL ahead of the 2024 season. So where does Williams fall on his list?
While Williams was the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback — and prospect — in the draft, he is a rookie stepping into this league. So he shouldn’t start off super high on this list. But his performance on the field during his rookie season should help him make strides.
Here’s where Williams landed among his NFL peers in Bailey’s QB rankings: