Bears make Caleb Williams first pick in 2024 NFL Draft

Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Caleb Williams as the top pick in Detroit. The 22-year-old quarterback, hailed as one of the most gifted players to emerge from college in recent years, headlined a historic draft class that witnessed a staggering six quarterbacks chosen within the first 12 picks.

Not a single defensive player was selected in the top 10, marking the first time in NFL Draft history. The evening commenced with a remarkable streak of 14 consecutive offensive players being drafted.

A record-breaking crowd of 250,000 fans flooded downtown Detroit for the highly anticipated first round of the draft, setting the stage for an electrifying weekend of football festivities with six more rounds of selections slated for Friday and Saturday.

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In a predictable sequence, the first three picks saw quarterbacks dominate, with Jayden Daniels joining Williams as the Washington Commanders’ selection, followed by Drake Maye chosen by the New England Patriots.