Auburn football: Why AU is the best destination for Caleb Williams
The rumors turned out to be true, and former Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams is officially in the NCAA transfer portal. The #2 quarterback in the recruiting class of 2022 had a breakout season with the Sooners but announced today that he is weighing all his options after just one year in Norman. One of those options should include Auburn football.
Although the true freshman stated that returning to Oklahoma would definitely be an option, he is actively interested in speaking with other programs and finding the best fit for himself after former Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley abruptly left the program earlier this year.
Williams led the Sooners to a 5-2 record as a starter after taking over for Spencer Rattler in the Red River Showdown in early October and was named a semi-finalist for the Shaun Alexander Award and the Davey O’Brien Award.
Pete Thamel reported on Twitter that Williams’ father told Yahoo Sports that his son has not decided on a destination yet, but the most important thing for their family is preparing Caleb to be an NFL quarterback:
Carl Williams, father of Caleb Williams, tells @YahooSports that the family has followed the NCAA process his son “doesn’t have a destination” picked out. He's wide open. Williams stressed that preparing his son to be an NFL quarterback is going to be the most important factor.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 3, 2022
Carl Williams: “Professional development. We want Caleb to be ready to play when he becomes a pro. You go to college to get prepared for your career. His chosen career path is professional football. We want him to be prepared for when that time comes.”
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 3, 2022
Enter Auburn football’s new offensive coordinator, Austin Davis, who began his collegiate career as a walk-on and ultimately played and coached in the NFL. With the Tigers bringing in someone that can personally relate to and help coach Caleb Williams to a successful professional career, the Plains would be the perfect landing spot for the most recent quarterback to enter the transfer portal.
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