Caleb Williams is the No. 1 pick as per the latest mock draft report by CBS Sports experts.

It’s official! Caleb Williams is entering the 2024 NFL draft as he announced on his social media on Monday, and Chicago Bears fans can’t be happier. With that, the highly celebrated USC quarterback’s status as being favorite to be the No. 1 pick has been formalized.

Williams’ decision to enter the draft is no surprise as there were already speculations that the quarterback would wait until the final day to make his decision official, considering the disappointing season he went through in college football.

The most important question with Williams in the NFL draft wouldn’t be about being the No. 1 pick or who may acquire the young talent, it would actually be whether or not he is the once-in-a-decade type of prospect. Though his skilled arms, athleticism, and creativity position sure is an intriguing combination.

According to CBS Sports’ 2024 NFL Draft Prospect ranking, the young quarterback Williams is ranked second behind Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. However, he is the No. 1 pick as per the latest mock draft report by CBS Sports experts.

And the Chicago Bears, who finished the 2023 regular season at a 7-10 record, hold the coveted first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, there’s a high chance that the franchise would go with Williams if they decided to trade Justin Fields.

Chicago Bears fans excited for Caleb Williams’ decision to enter the NFL draft

Following the end of this season, it would be quite interesting to see what the Chicago Bears would decide with their quarterback situations. Notably, the team had no luck with quarterback Fields, but whether they will actually go forward with trading him remains a big question.

Caleb Williams entered the 2024 NFL draft (Via Open Source/X)
Regardless, as the Bears have the first-overall pick and Williams formalized as the No. 1 pick, Chicago fans are taking the high road of being optimistic about their future.

One fan wrote, “Make sure you know how excited Bears fans are to have you!!” while another wrote, “Congrats on going first overall bro!” Many fans congratulate the young quarterback for finally entering the NFL, while most Bears fans welcomed him to their team, as they remain hopeful for the future.