Illinois NFL Fans Flock To Caleb Williams’ Jersey, Search Data Reveals
With all the hype surrounding the number 1 pick in the NFL draft and the exposure on HBO's Hard Knocks, it's not surprising which jersey has been the most sought-after in Illinois.
Bears' Star Dominates Searches
A recent study from FlashPicks has unveiled that Chicago Bears Quarterback Caleb Williams is the most searched-for NFL jersey in Illinois, with a staggering 56,700 searches this year alone.
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Those search totals are way more impressive than the numbers Williams and the Bears offense have been putting up in the first 2 games of the season.
This impressive number is almost double that of the jersey in second place, worn by Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers, which garnered 30,800 searches.
This trend highlights the deep-rooted loyalty of Illinois NFL fans to their home team and yet quite a bit of interest in the QB from the Bears' rival team from up in Wisconsin.
A Surprising Second Place
While Williams reigns supreme, the presence of Green Bay Packers’ Jordan Love in the second spot signifies that not all Illinois fans are solely devoted to the Bears.
Caleb Williams’ popularity extends beyond Illinois; he ranks alongside other NFL stars like Joe Burrow and Travis Kelce in neighboring Indiana, though his home state remains his strongest market.
Bears Former Number 1 Jersey Still Popular
Former Chicago Bear and current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields also made the list, with 13,300 searches for his jersey.
Illinois shows a strong loyalty to its NFL team, with Caleb Williams leading the charge for the most sought-after jersey. This research reflects the excitement fans feel as they gear up for the new season. -Callum Broxton, Head of Operations at FlashPicks
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