Homophobic NFL scouts are comparing expected #1 pick Caleb Williams to Prince, & it’s supposed to be a bad thing?

Being compared to Prince, one of the most charismatic rockers of all-time, would usually be considered a compliment. But not in select corners of the NFL world, where pushing boundaries is still deeply frowned upon.

Caleb Williams is expected to be the No. 1 pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft, with the USC standout dominating the college ranks over the last two seasons. But in the minds of atavistic talent evaluators, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner’s painted nails and willingness to cry in public mean more than all of his wins and touchdown passes.

Williams riled up homophobes last month, when he was spotted with pink accessories–nail polish, phone, wallet and lip gloss–at the Trojans women’s basketball team’s second round NCAA tournament matchup. Already uncomfortable

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