History of Caleb Williams in Timeline

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

1983: Tied Record for Most Quarterbacks Taken in First Round

In the 2024 NFL draft, Caleb Williams was one of six quarterbacks taken in the first round, tied with the 1983 draft for the most in NFL history.

November 18, 2001: Caleb Williams Born

On November 18, 2001, Caleb Williams was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

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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.

2004: Failed to Score Touchdown

In games against the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots in 2024, the Bears offense failed to score a touchdown marking the first time since 2004 that Chicago did not score a touchdown in consecutive games.

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: First Win Against Packers Since 2018

Caleb Williams led a game-winning drive in the season finale to snap the Bears' ten-game losing streak and their 11-game skid to the Green Bay Packers, marking their first win against them since 2018.

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.

2020: Senior Season Cancelled

In 2020, Caleb Williams' senior season was cancelled due to COVID-19.

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.