Rome Odunze-Caleb Williams Bears team-up might just be fate

It’s finally draft day and with that comes even more speculation as to which prospects will be selected during Thursday’s first round. There won’t be a surprise at No. 1 with USC quarterback Caleb Williams slated to be the first name off the board when the Chicago Bears are officially on the clock. Chicago’s second pick – ninth overall – is drawing intriguing predictions, especially after what’s transpired over the last two days.

It started on Tuesday when Williams spotted top wide receiver prospect Rome Odunze on his flight to Chicago. Then it was reported that the two worked out together in Los Angeles with Bears wideouts DJ Moore and Keenan Allen.

As if Bears fans could be more excited about the possibility of landing both Williams and Odunze, the latter spoke glowingly about being drafted by Chicago on the eve of the first round.

“That’d be awesome,” Odunze said, per Alyssa Barbieri. “If they come get me … That’d be awesome and something I’d love to be a part of.”

The Williams-Odunze duo to Chicago buzz didn’t end there though. Both were among dozens of future draftees in Chicago on Wednesday for pre-draft media availability. The players were asked what their first NFL jerseys were and Bears fans should be very excited to hear Williams and Odunze’s answers.

Williams mentioned several players, including Bears legend Walter Payton. Odunze’s answer was more straightforward as he said his first jersey was a Brian Urlacher Bears jersey. He even remembered who gave it to him (his auntie) and said it was while he was in Chicago.

According to Jacob Infante, Odunze also said his favorite player to watch growing up was Devin Hester. Hester of course made a living as an elite returner for the Bears and was recently the first kick returner inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Writing on the wall for Rome Odunze, Bears?