Angel Reese sends message to No. 1 NFL Draft pick Caleb Williams
Chicago, Illinois - Chicago sports fans have been on a winning streak with the addition of star athletes like Angel Reese and now former USC quarterback Caleb Williams to their roster.
In a thrilling moment on Thursday night, the Chicago Bears selected Williams as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The city erupted in celebration at the DC native's selection, and among those cheering the loudest was Angel Reese, a proud Marylander herself.
"DMV TIES! LET's TURN THE CITY UP!! CONGRATS GANG! @CALEBcsw," she tweeted, extending a warm welcome to the newest Chicago sports star, who also hails from the DMV area.
Since joining the Chicago Sky, Reese has traded in her familiar No. 10 jersey for No. 5, a change that has caused a frenzy among fans.
Jerseys bearing her new number have been flying off the shelves, quickly selling out on the WNBA website.
What number will Caleb Williams wear in the NFL?
As for Williams, while fans eagerly anticipate the release of his jerseys, there's a slight snag.
Chicago receiver Keenan Allen already wears No. 13, the number Williams sported at USC.
It remains to be seen what number Williams will choose as he begins his journey with the Bears.
Fans speculate Williams will wear after tweeting, "DAAAAA BEARSSSSSS!! We are otw!! #18."
As the Chicago Bears expected starting quarterback, Williams will take to the field in preseason games starting in August.
Cover photo: Collage: Sarah Stier & Gregory Shamus / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP