Zach Wilson Receives Touching Letter From Parents After Getting Drafted By Jets

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson received a special letter from his parents after getting drafted into the NFL.

The Jets selected Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29.

Shortly after he was selected, Wilson read a touching letter from his parents, Mike and Lisa.

“What an amazing journey. We’re so blessed to have been given the opportunity to raise you and to be a part of your incredible life,” Wilson’s parents wrote. “At 7 yrs old you played in your first little league football game. We knew that moment you were different, that you were special. Your passion and love for the game, set the stage and we were officially a football family. You had always said you were going to play in the NFL. We loved you, supported you and tried to give you all the tools you needed to live your best life, even though the NFL seemed like a distant dream…. until it wasn’t.”

Moments after being drafted, @NYJets QB Zach Wilson was surprised with a letter from his parents ❤️ @zachkapono1 pic.twitter.com/SFZYkodIJx

— NFL (@NFL) April 30, 2021

“As you know, it wasn’t an easy road. It wasn’t a story of state championships, Mr. Football awards and dozens of college offers. It was more of a Cinderella story. All of the people that doubted you, that said you weren’t good enough, played a huge role. in you standing on this stage tonight, living that dream, that you refused to let anyone take away from you. Every no, every doubt, lit a fire in you and set you out to PROVE THEM ALL WRONG.”

Always remember this moment, @zachkapono1.

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— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 30, 2021

“From 4th string QB in HS to BYU. With the help of your amazing coaches and teammates, you made an impact on and off the field that will never be forgotten. When the world stopped turning due to a global pandemic, when so many others froze, you chose to live big, you trained and studied harder than ever before. Your refusal to quit and positive attitude, brought a light to so many during a difficult time. Thank you for giving us and all BYU fans a happy place away from the darkness.”

VERY RARE.@zachkapono1 | #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/vAv37NTlJJ

— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 30, 2021

“We are most grateful, that even with your incredible success and incredible popularity, you have remained the gentle, humble and kind, little boy that we love so much. The example you set for your 5 siblings and so many others is priceless. As you start on your new journey, know that your family is so proud of you. That we will wear any color for you, that will travel anywhere for you and will always be your biggest fans. Love, Mom and Dad.”

A dream come true, and it’s just the beginning. You haven’t seen anything yet! RT if you’re with me @nyjets fans! #NFLDraft2021 @verizon #VerizonPartner pic.twitter.com/Ltv6qiUjmu

— Zachary Wilson (@zachkapono1) April 30, 2021

After reading his parents letter, Wilson said he was emotional on draft night.

“Yeah, very touchy. Obviously, my mom wrote it because my dad is not that good with words,” the Jets quarterback said. “I can’t even express how much they mean to me and the impact that they’ve had in my life. You know, I can tell just by the hugs that we had, you know, coming out on draft night, how special this moment was for them and for the rest of my siblings. You know, I’m not an emotional person but I was definitely emotional tonight, giving them hugs.”

About Zach Wilson

By becoming a top two selection, Wilson became the highest NFL Draft pick in BYU football history.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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