New York Jets Highlight QB Zach Wilson’s Top Plays From Rookie Season
Jan 27, 2022, 8:34 PM | Updated: Mar 15, 2022, 4:24 pm
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The New York Jets shared a video highlighting some of the best plays from former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson’s rookie season in the NFL.
Gang Green shared a 10-minute highlight video featuring Wilson on the team’s Twitter account on Thursday, January 27.
Wilson recently completed his first season in the league and helped New York to a 4-13 record, a two-win improvement from the 2020 season when Wilson was still at BYU.
People say long videos don't work on Twitter, but we think you'll watch 10 minutes of @ZachWilson highlights. pic.twitter.com/hFPRk0Yvuq
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 27, 2022
Before his time in the NFL, the Corner Canyon High School product rose up draft boards throughout his junior season at BYU.
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Wilson helped the Cougars to an 11-1 record during his final season in Provo.
New York acquired Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The first-year quarterback struggled to start the 2021 campaign and suffered a knee injury that caused him to miss a month midway through the season.
After bouncing back from the injury, Wilson saw his play improve down the final stretch of New York’s slate.
Wilson finished the season passing for 2,334 yards, nine touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He added 185 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.
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).
