Given his recent poor — and sometimes pouty — play in recent weeks, USC's star QB has work to do to keep a hold on the No. 1 spot in the draft.
Just a few weeks ago it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Williams would be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft. At that point, it also seemed likely that he would be accepting his second Heisman Trophy along the way.
But it wasn't just the leaves that started falling as the calendar switched to October. Williams' completion percentage and number of touchdown passes have also plummeted over the past three games.He tossed a career-high three interceptions in South Bend. During this three-game descent, Williams has played too much"Hero-Ball," resorting to scrambles and improvised throws against the grain. While this has resulted in some spectacular rushing touchdowns and highlight-reel passes, it isn't going to earn him high marks with many NFL decision-makers, who are going to expect the rookie to conform to their pro-style offense.
last spring, the Panthers won't be drafting another quarterback at No. 1 overall. Sure, the Panthers could trade the pick, but why risk missing out on arguably the best player in the draft —
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