Chris Simms’ Top 40 QBs List: Caleb Williams Position Revealed

Every summer, I look forward to Chris Simms’ annual quarterback rankings. Simms, a former NFL quarterback and now a highly respected football analyst, consistently provides great analysis and content. Although past Bears quarterbacks haven’t ranked very high on his list, I still enjoy following it. This year, Simms’ ranking of the top 40 quarterbacks for 2024 has sparked a lot of discussion, particularly due to the surprising placement of Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams. Williams ranked 20th on Simms’ list.

Chris Simms’ 2024 Top 40 QB List:

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
4. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
5. Matthew Stafford, LA Rams
6. Justin Herbert, LA Chargers
7. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
8. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
9. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
10. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
11. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
12. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons
13. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
14. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets
15. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
16. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
17. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
18. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolpins
19. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks
20. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
21. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints
23. Daniel Jones, NY Giants
24. Deshuan Watson, Cleveland Browns
25. Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers
26. Will Levis, Tennessee Titans
27. Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons
28. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
29. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
30. J. J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings
31. Ryan Tannehill (Free Agent)
32. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
33. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings
34. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
35. Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns
36. Jacoby Brissett, New England Patriots
37. Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts
38. Kenny Pickett, Philadelphia Eagles
39. Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders
40. Jarrett Stidham, Denver Broncos

Is Caleb Williams ranked too high on this list?

For a quarterback who hasn’t played a single NFL snap, coming in at number 20 on Simms’ list is quite remarkable. This highlights Williams’ exceptional talent and potential. Expectations are high, but with the strong supporting cast the Bears have provided on both offense and defense, Williams should have every opportunity to showcase his skills early in his rookie season. Time will tell if Williams truly deserves the hype and the 20th spot on Simms’ QB list, but considering his potential, the ranking seems fair.