Will Levis downplays rumor that claimed he was telling people he would be first pick of NFL Draft

Earlier this week, a Reddit rumor stated Will Levis was telling individuals the Carolina Panthers have been taking him with the primary total choose Thursday night time.

Sportsbooks took notice, as Levis’ odds of being the primary choose went from plus-4000 to 4-1.

“Will Levis is at present +4000 to be the primary total choose. Properly women and gentleman, he’s telling family and friends Carolina will in truth take him on Thursday. You’re welcome,” the Reddit consumer stated early Tuesday.

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Kentucky quarterback Will Levis warms up earlier than a recreation towards Florida Sept. 10, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photograph/John Raoux)

When requested who his supply was, the nameless poster responded, “Will Levis.”

Levis neither confirmed nor denied the rumor, however he did downplay it.

He was requested a day later whether or not it was true, and he replied with an adage as outdated because the World Broad Internet.

“All I’ve stated is do not consider all the pieces you learn on the web,” he stated.

Will Levis, middle, of the Kentucky Wildcats towards the Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Subject Nov. 19, 2022, in Lexington, Ky. (Andy Lyons/Getty Pictures)

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On the very least, Levis’ odds to be a high 5 choice have skyrocketed. At one level, he was the heavy favourite to go second to the Houston Texans. Now, it is just about a four-man race for No. 2.

The Panthers personal the primary choose, and the consensus is they’ll choose quarterback Bryce Younger out of Alabama. Carolina traded a haul to amass the choose, sending the Chicago Bears the ninth choice, a 2024 first-round choose, vast receiver D.J. Moore, the 61st choose this 12 months and a second-round choose in 2025.

Will Levis of the Kentucky Wildcats towards the Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Subject Nov. 19, 2022, in Lexington, Ky.  (Andy Lyons/Getty Pictures)

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In his two full seasons as Kentucky’s quarterback (24 video games), Levis threw for five,232 yards, 33 touchdowns and 23 interceptions with a 65.7 completion share.