Potential No 1 pick Caleb Williams declares for 2024 NFL Draft

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USC Trojans star quarterback Caleb Williams officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, where he could very well be the No. 1 overall selection.

On the final day underclassmen could declare for the draft, Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner, penned a lengthy Instagram post in which he thanked everyone involved in his collegiate journey with the Trojans and more.

"Since I was 10, all I ever wanted to do was play football," Williams’ statement began. "From the 5:30 am breakfast club workouts to the long nights watching film, through every win and every hard loss, my love and passion for the game never wavered. The gratitude I feel for the opportunity to play this game grows every day."

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USC quarterback Caleb Williams waves to fans while leaving the field after the Trojans' 52-42 loss to Washington at L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 4, 2023. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

"But the journey would be empty without the people who have supported and loved me," he continued. "To my teammates – my brothers – these last few years have been the most fun I have had playing the game. I will forever cherish the time we spent together. To my coaches and everyone else in the USC football ecosystem, thank you for your unmatched support and commitment to helping me and the entire team be the best we could be."

"To my family, friends and mentors: your love, your guidance, and your willingness to push me to reach my potential, not only as a football player but as a man, has led me to this day, and I am eternally thankful to each of you," Williams wrote.

While Williams’ college