Caleb Williams Voted to Have Best NFL Career over Daniels, McCarthy, Rookie QB Class

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams received the most votes from a poll of current NFL players asking the question: "Which rookie QB will have the most successful career?"

A poll of 103 NFL players from 25 teams conducted by ESPN's NFL Nation had Williams getting 34 votes. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (30) and Minnesota Vikings' signal-caller JJ McCarthy (10) rounded out the top three. The Atlanta Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. and Denver Broncos' Bo Nix tied for fourth at eight votes apiece.

It's no surprise that Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, is the clubhouse leader given his resume.

"His ceiling is probably the highest, but you've just got to get in the right situation," an NFC West player told ESPN when picking Williams.

"It's Caleb [with the most promising future], if the Bears figure out what they have," an AFC West player added.

Williams fared well in his two preseason games. His first effort resulted in 95 passing yards on 4-of-7 passing in addition to 13 rushing yards in a 33-6 road win over the Buffalo Bills.

He then went 6-of-13 for 75 yards while adding a seven-yard touchdown run in a 27-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Williams officially begins his NFL career on Sunday, Sept. 8 at home against the Tennessee Titans.

The NFL Nation poll featured a host of questions, including a ranking of the top quarterbacks and the most underrated quarterback.

Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes received the former honor, while the San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy and the Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford tied for the latte.