Caleb Williams

The opening round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida was a star-studded affair, both on and off the course. While Rory McIlroy, Wyndham Clark, and Xander Schauffele shared the lead at 7-under, the day’s highlights extended far beyond the leaderboard. One of the most unexpected sights was that of Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and presumptive No. 1 pick in April’s NFL draft, walking the course as a spectator.

As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, rumors continue to swirl around the Chicago Bears’ plans for their quarterback position. While several veterans, including cornerback Jaylon Johnson, have publicly supported retaining Justin Fields, the team is widely expected to use the No. 1 overall pick on highly touted prospect Caleb Williams. In a recent interview, Johnson acknowledged the possibility of Fields’ departure but expressed confidence in the Bears’ locker room maturity to handle such a transition.