USC star quarterback Caleb Williams could remain in college instead of declaring to go pro if he doesn’t like the situation of his NFL home next year.
The reigning Heisman Trophy winner is considered the consensus choice to be the top overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Caleb’s father, Carl Williams, said his son could play another year for the Trojans if they feel uncomfortable with the team that could select him in the draft.
“The funky thing about the NFL draft process is, he’d almost be better off not being drafted than being drafted first,” Carl Williams told GQ’s Sam Schube. “The system is completely backwards. The way the system is constructed, you go to the worst possible situation. The worst possible team, the worst organization in the league—because of their desire for parity—gets the first pick. So it’s the gift and the curse.
“He’s got two shots at the apple. So if there’s not a good situation, the truth is, he can come back to school,” he added.