Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Caleb Williams

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Caleb Williams made an impact.

Caleb Williams is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. After a year with the Oklahoma Sooners, he transferred to USC where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2022. During that season, he set school records for passing yards and touchdowns. Williams was the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, selected by the Chicago Bears.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2002: First Quarterback Selected First Overall to Win Season-Opening Debut Since 2002

Caleb Williams was the first quarterback selected first overall to win their season-opening NFL debut since 2002.

2005: USC's First AP College Football Player of the Year since Reggie Bush

In 2022, Caleb Williams became the AP College Football Player of the Year, USC's first winner since Reggie Bush in 2005.

2009: First Bears Quarterback to Start Every Game Since 2009

Caleb Williams was the first Bears quarterback to start every game in a season since Jay Cutler in 2009.

2018: WCAC Championship and Awards

In 2018, as a sophomore, Caleb Williams led Gonzaga College High School to a WCAC Championship. He was named Washington Post All-Metropolitan 1st team and Washington, D.C. Gatorade Football Player of the Year.

2019: All-Metropolitan 1st Team

In 2019, Caleb Williams was named Washington Post All-Metropolitan 1st team for the second consecutive year after his junior season at Gonzaga College High School.

2020: First Three-Game Win Streak Since 2020

After Week 6, Caleb Williams led the Chicago Bears to their first three-game win streak since 2020.

2021: Starting Quarterback for Oklahoma Sooners

In 2021, Caleb Williams assumed the role as starting quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners midway through the season, leading the team to a 55-48 victory against the Texas Longhorns after being down 35-17.

January 3, 2022: Enters Transfer Portal

On January 3, 2022, Caleb Williams entered the transfer portal, seeking to transfer from the Oklahoma Sooners.

2022: Heisman Trophy Winner

In 2022, Caleb Williams won the Heisman Trophy after setting single-season school records in passing yards and touchdowns while playing for the USC Trojans.

2023: Regular Season with Trojans

In 2023, Caleb Williams and the Trojans went 7-5 during the regular season, with Williams throwing for 3,333 yards with 31 passing and 11 rushing touchdowns.