USC QB Caleb Williams: 2024 draft to be 'in-the-moment decision' - ESPN

USC star quarterback Caleb Williams has long viewed his path through college football in the same way as most five-star prospects — a three-and-done track to the NFL. While being recruited, Williams' father, Carl, asked schools for specific plans to illustrate how his son could become the «first pick in the 2024 draft.»

Heading into the 2023 season as the prohibitive favorite to be the No. 1 pick in April, Caleb Williams is on the precipice of that vision coming to fruition.

But Williams told ESPN this week that now that he is on the cusp of his goal, there remains a chance he could deviate from it.

«That's for sure now going to be an in-the-moment decision at the end of the year,» Williams said of the 2024 NFL draft. «It's my third year, and the dream and goal was to go three-and-out. Being around these guys and in college and enjoying it, we'll have to see at the end of this year.»

Williams earned his status as college football's top player after winning the Heisman Trophy last year by throwing for 4,537 yards and 42 touchdowns and running for 10 more touchdowns. He led USC to an 11-3 record and a spot in the Pac-12 title game.

Along the way, he said he has come to appreciate the college experience and the culture built at USC by coach Lincoln Riley. That's one of the reasons Williams is not certain about the timing of his professional decision.

«Being in college now,» Williams told ESPN, «being part of this brotherhood and being with Coach Riley, it's been awesome.»

Asked specifically if the NFL team in position to draft him could be a factor, Williams mentioned there's «a lot» that could impact his decision, with variables ranging from the results of USC's season to the draft situation and whether he accomplishes the