Heisman winner Caleb Williams formally leaves USC, enters NFL draft as potential No. 1 pick

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams has formally entered the NFL draft, leaving Southern California after two prolific seasons.

Williams made his long-anticipated announcement on social media Monday, the final day for underclassmen to enter the draft.

He is widely considered the favorite to be the No. 1 selection in the draft, which begins April 25. The Chicago Bears currently hold the top pick.

“I still have a lot to learn and I’m ready to do whatever it takes,” Williams wrote on his Instagram post announcing the decision. “As a kid, I said this is what I was going to do for the rest of my life, but I didn’t work this hard just to reach this point. I will continue my journey to make that little kid proud of the man I will be for many years to come. I’m excited for the future, and I am officially declaring for the NFL draft.”