What Caleb Williams Can’t Live Without

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If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — likemascaraor asleep mask. We asked Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams — who appears on the cover of the newMadden NFL 27— about the black-and-white T-shirts, olive-oil shots, and jeans he can’t live without.

The ultrasoft T-shirts that fit his broad shoulders

Stüssy Tees 3-Pack
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I don’t like rough T-shirts or other rough clothing; I like to be comfortable first and foremost. And I do a lot of shoulder work, obviously, because of my position — so my shoulders are broader and larger than most people’s. These T-shirts fit me well, they are really soft, and they have a little swag. I’m big on black-and-white tees. I wear them so much and I bring them everywhere. Whether I’m just hanging out or going out somewhere or doing a workout, I typically have on a white or black Stüssy T-shirt.

The wired headphones he can afford to lose

Apple EarPods Headphones with USB-C Plug
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I try not to have too many Bluetooth things. That’s part of why I used wired headphones. The other part is cost. Apple wired headphones are $20 or something, maybe even a little less. And the AirPods are, like, $100 or $200 now. If I’m gonna lose them, which I’ve lost many pairs, I might as well just do the $20 ones and every eight that I lose equals one pair of AirPods.

The jeans that helped get him out of sweats

Celine Max Jeans in Denim
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I have large calves. Growing up, I never worejeansbecause I didn’t like the way they fit and the way they felt. But I’m not a little kid anymore, so I can’t always go around wearing shorts and sweats, even though I still love them. Finding the right fit for me was always tough. So now that I’ve found a couple brands that work for my body type and shape, I just, as we say, I spam those jeans with different bags and accessories and tops and shoes. You don’t need too many jeans in your closet — you just need the right ones. I don’t do slim jeans because I’m not that slim. I’m more of a straight-to-baggy kind of pants guy. I have two or three pairs from Celine and a couple from Balenciaga and a couple from Supreme. Then I rotate between them all. They all have different styles and different textures. Some of them are a little bit wider, some are a little bit more straight, some of them a little bit more baggy.

The candy he can’t resist

Sour Patch Kids Soft & Chewy Gummy Candy King Size
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Our team nutritionist figures out what the players like and she’ll get different pouches and things for all of us. PB&J, candy, and hydration are typically my main three things. My weakness is sour candy, but it’s typically not a part of the nutritional plan. So I try to stay away as much as possible, but I really struggle with it. I love the OGs but if I go into a grocery store or a gas station and I see something that looks good, I’m not opposed to trying new things.

His “getaway” of choice

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Console
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I’ve been playing since I was a little kid, even when I didn’t have my own console. My siblings had a PlayStation 2, and I would play on that. So I know about cleaning the disc with hot water or using toothpaste on the disc, all these different things to make sure the discs work. Now that I have my own, it’s been a getaway for me. It’s been something that I enjoy, something that can calm my nervous system. I still get to be competitive. I still get to do things I enjoy, like competing with teammates. I’m not really that into sports video games because I play a sport at a high level. But I like to playCall of Duty,Apex, andArc Raiders, and I still play the good oldMinecraft. I’m still out there.

His daily EVOO shot

Kosterina Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shot
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Photo: Lauren O'Dea

This is very concentrated olive oil that you drink in shots. It’s something I do for my skin because I care about my skin and feeling healthy and looking healthy, which starts from the inside out. And then it’s high in antioxidants, plus it’s good for coating the stomach and gut health. It keeps me healthy throughout the year. It’s one of the things that I do in my 15 vitamins that I take every day. I’m pretty in tune with that side of the world, so I brought this one up with the nutritionist. There are times when she researches different things and then other times when I’m like, “Hey, what about this?” We obviously make sure everything I am taking is legal first. And then, you know, the second half is how nutritional it is for me? And what does it do for me? Can it help me? Does it hurt me? Um, is it a placebo? And then we try it.

The watch he wears instead of jewelry

Audemars Piguet Remaster Selfwinding
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I’m not a hugejewelryguy; I’m not a big, flashy diamond guy. But I do love watches. It’s a small niche thing that you don’t need. But it feels good to have one on my wrist to wear with different outfits. I sometimes call it an illness once you get into it because you feel proud to have it on your wrist. Audemars Piguet is probably my top brand, and my favorite watch right now is one from them that is blue with rose gold and silver.

His cover-star moment

EA Sports ‘Madden NFL 27’
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Growing up in this sport and playingMaddenthe game, it is a dream come true to get to be on the cover of the new game and I am very grateful for it. I got to select the images that I felt comfortable with, which is awesome. And I think the images that we ended up doing turned out really cool. I wanna be able to make everybody proud by having me on the cover. So, we’re excited to get this season going.

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