Football Player

Zach Wilson

Zachary Kapono Wilson is an NFL quarterback for the New York Jets, notable for being picked second overall in 2021 NFL Draft and two-time Bowl MVP at BYU.

Zach Wilson
Full Name
Zachary Kapono Wilson
Age
25
Birth Date
August 3, 1999
Zodiac
Leo
Born
United States
Height
6′ 2″

About

Zach Wilson is an American football quarterback playing for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He had an impressive college football career, earning First-Team All-American and Second Team All-American honors, as well as the 2020 BYU Offensive Most Valuable Player award.

Zach Wilson Timeline

1998
Zach Wilson is Born
On November 20th, 1998, Zach Wilson was born in Draper, Utah.
2016
Starts at Corner Canyon High School
Wilson begins his high school career as the starting quarterback at Corner Canyon High School in Draper, UT.
2018
Commits to Brigham Young University
Wilson commits to play college football at Brigham Young University.
2019
Becomes Starting Quarterback for BYU
Wilson becomes the starting quarterback for BYU and leads them to a 11-1 regular season record.
2020
Named First Team All American
Named a first team All American after leading the Cougars to a 11-1 regular season record.
2021
Selected 2nd Overall in NFL Draft
Selected as the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.
2022
Leads Jets to Playoff Berth
Leads the Jets to their first playoff berth since 2010.

5 Interesting Facts about Zach Wilson

1.

First Quarterback Drafted in 2021 NFL Draft

Zach Wilson was the first quarterback drafted in the 2021 NFL draft, selected by the New York Jets with the second overall pick.

2.

BYU Record Holder for Touchdowns and Completion Percentage

Wilson holds the BYU record for most touchdown passes in a single season (33) and highest completion percentage (73.5%) in a single season.

3.

Named College Football's Most Improved Player

In 2020, Zach Wilson was named College Football's most improved player as he led BYU to an 11-1 record and a win in the Boca Raton Bowl.

4.

Led BYU to its First National Ranking since

In 2020, Zach Wilson led BYU to its first national ranking since 2009 and their highest finish in the AP poll since 1996.

5.

Won 22 Straight Games at Home

During his college career at BYU, Zach Wilson won 22 straight home games, including a perfect 14-0 record in his final two seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Zach Wilson birthday?

Zach Wilson is a professional American football player ​who was born on August 3, 1999, and is currently 24 years old. He is best known for his college football career at BYU as well as for being the second overall draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.

What is the Net Worth of Zach Wilson?

Zach Wilson has an estimated net worth of $10M. He is an American football player and is best known for playing as quarterback for Brigham Young University. His wealth comes from his salary from the NFL, endorsement deals, and other business investments.