Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 29
Caleb Williams' wizardry has changed Bears' perception around the NFL — and for those about to join it
National Team quarterback Diego Pavia (2), of Vanderbilt, runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) ORG XMIT: ALBD102Butch Dill/AP Photos
MOBILE, Ala. — Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was talking about his height — he was measured at just 5 feet, 9 inches at the Senior Bowl— when he argued there are successful NFL quarterbacks who aren’t that much taller than him.
Did the Heisman Trophy runner-up mean Bears quarterback Caleb Williams?
“What is he, like 6-1?” Pavia said with a smile. “I think that’s tall.”
Williams carries himself like someone even bigger. Pavia tries to do the same.
