Bears' Caleb Williams trade value ranked below Patriots' Drake Maye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:29 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
As of July 16, 2026, ESPN's Bill Barnwell assesses Caleb Williams' trade value at four first-round picks, while Drake Maye's stands at six. Williams, taken first overall by the Bears in 2024, enjoyed a breakout season but had ups and downs, including poor interception rates. Maye nearly won MVP after leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl. This valuation highlights the differences between the two quarterbacks from the same draft class, given Maye's stronger performance and accolades.
- •ESPN values Caleb Williams at four first-round picks.
- •Drake Maye's value is set at six first-round picks.
- •Williams struggled with interceptions in the playoffs.
- •Maye reached the Super Bowl and nearly won MVP.
- •Both QBs were part of the same draft class in 2024.
- 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Bears' Caleb Williams trade value is worth two fewer 1st-round picks than Drake Maye
"The Bears QB is not worth nearly as much as Drake Maye right now per ESPN.
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