Williams took a snap, shuffled and lofted a jump ball to the left corner of the end zone. Receiver Rome Odunze, careful not to tip off what he was doing to cornerback Nahshon Wright, kept his hands and eyes still until he leaped and snatched the ball out of the air for a touchdown.

Next up at No. 5 is wide receiver Rome Odunze, who's poised for a breakout year after a modest rookie season as the third wideout in a dysfunctional offense.

For over a year, Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze have come together to serve as symbols for the Bears future. Their fates instantly united from the moment they entered the NFL last year when the Bears