Nothing creates more buzz in the scouting community than a talented prospect with franchise-quarterback potential. The allure of securing the next , or prompts evaluators to envision building a perennial title contender with a dynamic QB1 leading the way.After watching spectacularly win the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore in 2022, the football world has been buzzing about his prospects as a generational talent at the position. While the scout in me was not ready to anoint Williams as the next superhero to enter the league, I anxiously awaited the standout's encore performance to see if the hype was real based on the super-sized expectations surrounding his potential.Despite a disappointing 2023 campaign that resulted in the Trojans finishing with a 7-5 record, the excitement over Williams will only escalate as the draft approaches and the decide what to do with the No. 1 overall pick. Given the buzz surrounding Giancarlo Stanton Jersey his NFL prospects, this is the perfect time to take a long, hard look at Williams to determine if he will be the game-changer many envision as a pro.The 6-foot-1, 216-pound Williams is a spectacular playmaker with dual-threat ability. As a three-year starter at and USC, he completed 66.9% of his pa ses for 10,082 yards with 93 touchdowns and just 14 interceptions. With an additional 966 rushing yards and 27 scores, Williams is a big-play threat inside and outside the pocket.ADVERTISEMENT Though his sensational playmaking feats routinely create viral highlight reels, NFL coaches and scouts must determine whether Williams po se ses the patience, discipline and rhythmic game to thrive as a pocket pa ser.Despite displaying the range, arm talent and creativity to make every throw in the pocket, Williams rarely executes a "catch, rock, and throw" concept on time Jonathan Villar Jersey . He tends to float or fade away on timing-based throws. Although his exceptional arm strength and talent enabled him to overcome his poor footwork and sloppy fundamentals in college, Williams will have to become more efficient and effective with a more disciplined approach from the pocket to succeed in the NFL.That said, it is hard to poke holes in Williams' game when studying his evolution from replacing at Oklahoma to ushering in the Lincoln Riley era at USC. The charismatic Cameron Maybin Jersey gunslinger is a certified baller with a knack for elevating the performance of the players around him. Whether it is the pinpoint dimes seemingly dropped from the heavens into the hands of speedy pa s-catchers streaking down the seams or impromptu scrambles that mask the offensive line's deficiencies, Williams' superpowers can expand the playbook for a creative playcaller. 2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Caleb Williams leads our top-50 big board At a time when the league is embracing mobile playmakers at the position, his dual-threat capabilities could make him a star in a multi-faceted system that features traditional drop-back concepts, RPOs, movement-based pa ses and play-action shots that showcase his skills as an electric gunslinger.Though Williams' big-play obse sion leads to a few turnovers on hero throws, he has a highlight reel loaded with improbable splash plays on impromptu scramble to ses and off-platform throws that elicit oohs and aahs from coaches and scouts reviewing his tape. It is hard to create "explosives" (pa ses of 20 yards or more) in the NFL, but Williams' unique skills could help an offense generate big plays on conventional and broken plays.Caleb Williams shows off elite elusivene s in unreal TD vs. Arizona Given the correlation between big plays and points, it is easy to see Williams' appeal despite his undisciplined game and fumbling woes. While the nonchalant throws and ball-security i sues (32 career fumbles) are correctable, his high-risk, high-reward style could make him a turnover machine as a pro if he remains reckle s in the pocket.Williams must also refine his skills as a rhythm pa ser on catch, rock, and throw pa ses. As a big-play hunter, he routinely turns down an easy completion or check-down to attempt a Lewis Brinson Jersey lower percentage throw, hoping to produce an explosive play.Though there is value in having a quarterback who excels working off the script, the most efficient NFL offenses feature pa s-first point guards distributing the ball on time from the pocket.Chicago's choice: Caleb Williams, UNCs Drake Maye or keep Justin Fields? If Williams can master the art of playing on and off the script, he has the talent to become a superstar. When looking for a pro comparison, the incoming rookie reminds me a lot of in his prime. As a scrambling threat with elite pa sing skills and a Curtis Granderson Jersey wicked deep ball, Williams flashes the potential to tease and torment defenders like the nine-time Pro Bowler did earlier in his career.Moreover, Williams displays similar big-play traits as a crafty dual-threat quarterback.Despite USC's disappointing 2023 campaign, Williams' three-year track record suggests his teams win because of his talents. He falls into the truck category in the truck or trailer debate a quarterback either carries the team like a truck or the team carries the quarterback like a trailer displaying take-over-the-game potential in crucial moments.Considering how No. 1 overall picks are expected to step in as franchise saviors, Williams' talent and potential separates him from the rest of the pack.Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He also breaks down the game for NFL Network and as a cohost of the "Moving the Sticks" podcast. Follow him on Twitter@BuckyBrooks.