NFL Draft 2024: Caleb Williams, trades emphasize offense-heavy preliminary
1 of 5|Previous USC quarterback Caleb Williams talks to press reporters after he was chosen No. 1 total by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday in Detroit. Image by Rena Laverty/UPI|License Photo
DETROIT, April 25 (UPI)-- A quarterback trio of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye began the 2024 NFL Draft and caused a traditionally offensive-heavy group of first-round choices Thursday in Detroit.
"I'm truly delighted," Williams, who was selected by the Chicago Bears at No. 1 total, informed press reporters. "I'm actually thrilled to be on this group."
About 275,000 fans, a record crowd for an opening night of a draft, went to the occasion near Campus Maritus Park.
They viewed a record 23 offending gamers be picked in the preliminary. The draft likewise set a record...