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Zach Wilson, BYU Football Coaches Arrive In Cleveland For 2021 NFL Draft

Apr 28, 2021, 9:52 PM

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Former Cougar quarterback Zach Wilson is accompanied to the 2021 NFL Draft by BYU coaches Fesi Sitake, Aaron Roderick, and Kalani Sitake. (Courtesy of BYU Photo)

(Courtesy of BYU Photo)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and soon-to-be NFL quarterback Zach Wilson arrived in Cleveland, Ohio, the home of the 2021 NFL Draft, and was accompanied by some of his college coaches.

The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 28.

Wilson is widely projected as No. 2 overall pick in Thursday’s first round. The New York Jets currently own the No. 2 pick.

BYU coaches Kalani Sitake (head coach), Aaron Roderick (offensive coordinator), and Fesi Sitake (passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach) accompanied Wilson to Cleveland.

 

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After arriving in “The Forest City,” Wilson signed NFL Draft gear.

Wilson’s autograph was put onto items such as footballs and helmets.

2021 NFL Draft

Wilson will find out which team he’ll play for during the 2021 NFL Draft.

The draft is scheduled to be held in Cleveland, Ohio from April 29-May 1.

Click here to find out the ways you can watch, stream, and listen to the NFL Draft.

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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Zach Wilson, BYU Football Coaches Arrive In Cleveland For 2021 NFL Draft