Rewritten: The following text was written by Michael Marot, an AP Sports Writer.

INDIANAPOLIS — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels arrived in Indianapolis as Heisman Trophy winners. Drake Maye is seeking to add to his family’s impressive athletic legacy.

Marvin Harrison Jr, the All-America receiver, stands as the only potential obstacle to prevent the top three skilled quarterbacks from being drafted 1-2-3 in this year’s NFL draft.

Last Friday, the four leading candidates participated in the league’s scouting event, and over the next eight weeks, they will compete for the top rank.

Williams expressed her dedication to her goals, stating that she has invested considerable time, effort, and energy into achieving them. She does not believe in having a backup plan and instead focuses solely on her initial plan. If things do not go as expected, she adapts and finds a way to make it work.

Since winning the Heisman in 2022, Williams has consistently been considered the top choice.

However, there are currently lingering concerns surrounding Williams. He is facing criticism about his physique, how he managed the team’s challenges in 2023, his mindset, and even possible contract demands.

However, instead of addressing the aforementioned inquiries on Friday, it appears that Williams may have brought up another concern. Despite stating previously that he would not participate in workouts in Indianapolis, he unexpectedly announced that he would also be opting out of medical evaluations at the combine.

“I am unable to be drafted by 32 teams. I am unique,” stated Williams. “Only the teams I visit will have access to my medical information.”

Harrison has opted for a non-traditional strategy for the draft. He did not undergo any specific training for the combine and has no plans to participate in workouts at the Indianapolis or Ohio State Pro Day events.

Is it possible that their choices could impact the beginning of the initial round? It is a possibility.

The first overall pick belongs to Chicago, and they also have Justin Fields, who was previously considered to be their future quarterback. There are rumors that the Bears may select Williams and trade Fields, or they may decide to keep Fields and also have Harrison on their team.

The Bears’ GM, Ryan Poles, previously mentioned his desire to make a decision on Fields this week. However, Williams’ actions at the combine may cause a delay.

“You want to have a thorough evaluation on all the players because you go back to those and you look at those evaluations as those guys grow in the league and go through free agency,” Chicago coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday. “You look at all those evaluations, so you do it the same way (every year).”

Both the Washington and New England football teams have inexperienced quarterbacks who had difficulties in the previous season. If they opt to rebuild, they may have to decide between Williams, Maye, or Daniels as their potential starters.

Prior to Daniels’ rise last year, Maye was widely seen as the second best quarterback in the draft.

Mark, Drake’s father, was a player in the World League of American Football. In 2017, both of his brothers, Luke and Cole, achieved national championships with their respective teams – North Carolina’s basketball and Florida’s baseball. Drake’s brother, Beau, joined the Tar Heels basketball team as a walk-on player. Aimee, his mother, was a successful high school basketball player.

“My younger brother Luke’s shot against Kentucky really stood out to us during that year in Memphis,” Maye stated when discussing his family’s most memorable moment. “As the youngest of four boys, with three older brothers who are also my closest friends, I have an abundance of cherished memories.”

It is possible that Drake Maye will be the first member of his family to be drafted into the NFL.

Daniels, on the other hand, declined to enter the previous year’s draft despite a solid performance at LSU. Instead, he adjusted his training regimen during the off-season and returned with an extra 15 pounds of muscle and a strengthened, more accurate throwing arm, according to wide receiver Malik Nabers.

Daniels had a remarkable performance in 2023 and was awarded the Heisman, making him the third LSU player to do so. Since then, his stock has been rising in the draft. Will he be able to outshine Williams, Maye, and Harrison before the draft and secure the top spot?

“The best situation is whoever believes in me,” Daniels said. “Obviously, if someone’s going to take a chance on me, say, you know, ‘This kid could change our organization or franchise, can be the face of the franchise,’ that’s somebody who supports me, believes in me. Obviously if they call my name, they believe in me as a quarterback.”

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