Caleb Williams Hasn't Hired An Agent And That Tells Us What He Thinks Of His Draft Status

There is no greater evidence of how confident former USC quarterback Caleb Williams is of being the No. 1 selection in the April draft than the 46-page report the NFL Players Association released Wednesday showing the choices draft eligible players have made in hiring agents to represent them.

Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and a favorite to be the top pick in the draft, is not on the report.

That means he doesn't have an agent representing him. 

The Caleb Williams hype is very real. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

And although Williams could change his mind about going without an agent before the April 25 draft, whispers in the agent community are Williams has decided he's going into the draft without representation.

"He figures he's won the Heisman (2022), he was Player of the Year (2022), he's a great talent, and he's accounted for 120 touchdowns in three years," one NFL team personnel department source told OutKick on Wednesday. "It's obvious he thinks there's nothing he's got to worry about when the draft starts that an agent is going to solve for him.

"Plus, he's not doing it alone. He's got people. Just not an official agent at this point."

Not hiring an agent could save Williams approximately $1.15 million in fees.

So there it is.

Drake Maye responds to offers of money to transfer. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Agents serve multiple roles and are extremely valuable in helping potential draftees manage pre-draft training, interview preparation, workouts and visits with teams. They are also invaluable in times of crisis. 

That's the reason Drake Maye (CAA Football), Bo Nix (CAA Football), Michael Penix Jr. (CAA Football), and Jayden Daniels (Agency 1 Athlete Management Group) have