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Caleb Williams Commands Four First-Round Picks, Hits Top-10

7/17/2026

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Caleb Williams will fetch four first-round picks in a trade, from two after his rookie season, per ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell.
ESPN’s 2026 rankings put him in the Top 10, ahead of Jordan Love and Jayden Daniels, with only Mahomes, Allen and Drake Maye having higher trade values.
Analysts say he must raise his completion percentage to become “untouchable,” with sources expecting him to join NFL Top 100’s Top 50 and seven-pick club.

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Caleb Williams will fetch four first-round picks in a trade, from two after his rookie season, per ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell.
ESPN’s 2026 rankings put him in the Top 10, ahead of Jordan Love and Jayden Daniels, with only Mahomes, Allen and Drake Maye having higher trade values.
Analysts say he must raise his completion percentage to become “untouchable,” with sources expecting him to join NFL Top 100’s Top 50 and seven-pick club.