Caleb Williams and new Bears teammate Rome Odunze share emotional moment during 2024 NFL Draft, as QB crashes WR’s media session, hugs him and even compares duo to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade .
Caleb Williams and his new Bears teammate Rome Odunze shared a heartwarming moment during Thursday’s NFL Draft after the quarterback crashed the receiver’s media session.
Williams, who went No. 1 overall, was given a great passing weapon to work with when Odunze made eight picks later to the Beats at No. 9.
And the quarterback was giddy when he first met his new teammate, interrupting the former Washington star’s virtual press conference by walking behind him, saying his name emphatically and letting out a scream.
The couple then shared a hug before exchanging some pleasantries.
“It’s time baby!” Williams said in a video » posted on the Bears’ X account, before Odunze responded: “Let’s go baby!
Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze shared an emotional moment during the 2024 NFL Draft
Williams told his new teammate, “It’s time, baby,” and Odunze responded, “Let’s do it, baby!;
Both men laughed as they mimicked the connection for a touchdown pass down the field.
The two then faked the connection for a touchdown pass before Williams put their partnership into pretty high territory.
“LeBron, D-Wade,” he said, referring to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade’s deadly one-two punch.
Williams then took a more serious tone, saying, “Let’s have fun doing it.” Hold each other accountable.
Bears fans absolutely loved the clip and the early chemistry displayed by Williams and Odunze.
Caleb Williams poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall
Shortly after, Chicago moved Rome Odunze 9th overall to further improve their offense.
“I can’t wait for these two to grow up together and put on a SHOW,” one said. wrote.
“The beginning of a dynasty”, another said.
“I literally can’t stop smiling, this is the best,” another fan said .
When asked by ESPN what his first goal would be as Bears quarterback, Williams responded, “I learned the names of all my teammates.”
Besides Odunze, he’ll also want to know the name of DJ Moore, the team’s No. 1 receiver who rushed for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns last season.
