It was the fourth draft with quarterbacks going with the first three picks, and the first time five QBs went in the top 10. The Bears selected Williams at No. 1 overall in the NFL draft on Thursday night after deciding to bank on the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner from USC. At No. 8, the Atlanta Falcons made a stunning decision to choose Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. despite signing Kirk Cousins to a massive contract.