Caleb Williams named greatest college football player to wear No. 13
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
ESPN has named former USC quarterback Caleb Williams the greatest college football player to wear the number 13. Williams initially played at Oklahoma before transferring to USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2022 after an impressive season. He threw for 4,537 yards and 42 touchdowns, solidifying his place in college football history. Although his 2023 season saw a decline in team performance, he posted career-best quarterback ratings. After finishing his college career, Williams was selected first overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- •ESPN selected Caleb Williams as the greatest player wearing No. 13.
- •Heisman Trophy winner in 2022 with USC.
- •Threw for 4,537 yards and 42 touchdowns in 2022.
- •USC finished 2023 with a 7-5 record.
- •Drafted first overall by the Chicago Bears in 2024.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN has Caleb Williams as greatest college football player to wear 13
"A recent ESPN story selected the greatest college football player to ever wear every number. For 13, they had former USC QB Caleb Williams
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