Caleb Williams, the number one overall pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft, dethroned WNBA star Caitlin Clark for the title of most Draft Night merchandise sales. Fanatics, a major sports merchandise retailer, confirmed the record.
Reports indicate Caleb Williams was a highly anticipated prospect and is considered one of the best quarterbacks coming out of college. This pre-existing hype likely fueled the merchandise sales surge.
Indiana Fever’s no.1 pick, Caitlin Clark previously held the record for most draft-night merchandise sales across all sports, set just a week before the NFL Draft. Clark’s record itself had dethroned Trevor Lawrence’s record from the 2021 NFL Draft. The sales success for the ex-Iowa Hawkeyes star is seen as a positive sign for the WNBA’s growth.
How will Caleb Williams contribute to the Chicago Bears?
Williams is known for his arm talent and ability to escape pressure and make throws on the run. This should translate well to the NFL and give the Bears an offensive weapon they haven’t had in a while.
However, it’s important to remember that Williams is a rookie. There will be an adjustment period to the NFL game, and it’s not guaranteed that he’ll be successful immediately.
