The college football regular season is over, bowl games have taken over the scene, and now, outside of the CFP semifinals, the next big topic is the 2024 NFL Draft.
And with that, all the chatter will be about the next No. 1 pick.
Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans stumbled to close the season, losing five of their last six after beginning the season 6-0.
Drake Maye and the North Carolina Tar Heels suffered a similar fate, losing four of their last six after starting off 6-0.
Still, it seems like a two-horse race between the two standout QBs as to who will go No. 1 in next year’s draft.
Williams remains the odds-on favorite like he’s been for much of the year. He was at -310 back on Oct. 23, and as of Friday, he’s at -500.
Maye, who has spent most of the year second on the oddsboard, is at +400, after being at +270 on Oct. 23.
Let’s dive into the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.
ODDS TO BE THE FIRST PICK IN THE 2024 NFL DRAFT*
Caleb Williams, USC: -500 (bet $10 to win $12 total)
Drake Maye, North Carolina: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)
Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Jayden Daniels, LSU: +3500 (bet $10 to win $360 total)
Michael Penix Jr., Washington: +5000 (bet $10 to win $510 total)
There’s also a prop wager available of Williams vs. every other draft-eligible player to be the top pick:
Williams: -500 (bet $10 to win $12 total)
Field: +330 (bet $10 to win $43 total)
*odds as of 12/28/2023
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On the year, Williams threw for 3,633 yards, 30 touchdowns and just five interceptions. As a sophomore, he tallied 4,537 passing yards, 45 TDs and five INTs. He won the Heisman at the end of that season.
Maye threw for 4,321 yards, 38 scores and seven INTs in 2022, and this season, he registered 3,608 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
Williams has yet to declare for the draft, but Maye has.
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Publish date : 2023-12-29 15:12:12
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