Introduction
He is an American football quarterback who was born on 3rd August 1999. Zach Wilson is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
Quick Facts
| Heading | Description |
| Name | Zachary Kapono Wilson |
| Date of Birth | 3rd August 1999. |
| Age | 23 Years ( As on 2022). |
| Birthplace | Draper, Utah. |
| Profession | Football Quarterback. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Fathers Name | Michael |
| Mothers Name | Lisa Wilson. |
| Siblings | He has three brothers and two sisters. |
| Height | 188 Cm/6 Feet 2 Inches. |
| Weight | 100 Kgs/220.46 Lbs. |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| School | Corner Canyon High School. |
| University | Brigham Young University (BYU). |
| Position | Quarterback. |
| Career History | |
| New York Jets (2021-present) Roster Status:- Active. | |
| Stats | |
| Passing yards | 2,334 |
| Completion percentage | 55.6 |
| Passer rating | 69.7 |
| Rushing yards | 185 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 4 |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
| ● 2018 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl MVP ● 2020 Boca Raton Bowl MVP | |
| Career NFL Statistics as of 2021 | |
| TD | INT – 9-11 |
| Passing Yards | 2,334 |
| Completion Percentage | 55.6% |
| Passer Rating | 69.7% |
| Rushing Yards | 185 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 4 |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 98.1k followers | Twitter/Wilson. |
| Instagram 396k Followers | Instagram/Wilson |
| Net Worth | $ 10 Million ( INR 79.31 Cr). |
| Last Updated | July 2022 |
Early Life
Wilson was born in Draper, Utah, on 3rd August 1999. He attended Corner Canyon High School, where he played High School football. He passed for 2,986 yards and 24 touchdowns while also rushing for 752 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior.
College Career 2018 season
As a true freshman at BYU in 2018, Wilson played in nine games and made seven starts. He started his first career game against Haweli becoming the youngest quarterback to start a game for BYU. He finished the season having completed 120 of 182 passes for 1,577 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions.
2020 season
He was named the offensive MVP of the 2020 Boca Raton Bowl after completing 26 of 34 passes for 425 yards and three touchdowns in the 49-23 victory over UCF.
Professional Career
A top quarterback prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson was selected second overall by the New York Jets and was the second of five quarterbacks taken in the first round. He signed a four-year deal on July 29, 2021, worth $ 35.15 million (INR 2.78.80 Cr) fully guaranteed along with a $22.9 million ( INR 1,81.64 Cr) signing bonus and a fifth year option.
2021
Wilson made his debut against the Caroline Panthers, facing him off with his Jets Predecessor Sam Darnold After throwing an interception in the first half, he finished with 258 passing yards, two touchdowns, and a rushing 2-point conversion but the Jets lost 14-19 & subsequently lost 6-25.
He had one interception, but also threw two touchdowns and completed 21 of 34 passes for 297 yards. One of his touchdowns was a 53-yard pass to wide receiver Corey Davis that gave the Jets a 24-17 lead in the fourth quarter, with the team going on to win 27-24 in overtime.
Personal life
Wilson was born to Michael and Lisa Wilson and has three brothers and two sisters.
Some Unknown facts
Wilson is the fourth No.2 overall pick in Jets history. The other three were G Tomm Brown (1961), WR Lam Jones(1980), and RB Blair Thomas (1990).
- Wilson is the eight first-round quarterback the Jets have drafted in club history.
- Wilson is the 66th first-round pick in Jets history.
- Wilson is the 11th quarterback drafted from BYU.
- Wilson is the fifth BYU Cougar drafted in Jets history.
FAQ
Q. How tall is Zach Wilson?
Ans:- He stands at 188 Cm/6 Feet 2 Inches tall.
Q.How old is Zach Wilson?
Ans:- As of 2022, he is 23 years old.
