Zach Wilson Shows Off New Number, Hairstyle, Denver Broncos Uniform
Jun 25, 2024, 3:34 PM
PROVO, UT - FEBRUARY 20 : Zach Wilson of the NFL New York Jets watches a replay during the second half of the basketball game between the Brigham Young Cougars and the Baylor Bears at the Marriott Center on February 20, 2024 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
DENVER – It’s been the summer of change for former BYU Football quarterback Zach Wilson and he has leaned into that trend in his first offseason with a new team.
In a picture posted to the NFL X account, Wilson was sporting a new hairstyle to go with his new number and Denver Broncos threads.
New look in Denver for @ZachWilson pic.twitter.com/fwZGOPXaZ1
— NFL (@NFL) June 25, 2024
Wilson and the Broncos both felt they could benefit from a change of scenery following the 2023 season.
Both parties had their wishes fulfilled when the trade between New York and Denver was finalized in April.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton spoke highly of Wilson and said that the organization had been eyeing the BYU product for years.
“We just felt like, man, we’d love to work with this guy,” Payton said. “We remembered grading him and we felt the investment was worth it relative to his skillset and his talent. We spent the better part of a month and a half working on that trade.”
Sean Payton on Zach Wilson: “We just felt like, man, we’d love to work with this guy. It wasn’t too long ago; we remember grading him & we felt the investment was worth it relative to his skillset & his talent…We spent the better part of a month & a half working on that trade.” pic.twitter.com/QfahENi12l
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) June 5, 2024
However, Wilson is not the guaranteed week one starter.
Between Wilson, Jarrett Stidham, and Bo Nix, the Broncos are actively deciding who can help the team maximize its potential.
The Denver Broncos open their 2024 season in Seattle against the Seahawks on Sunday, September 8.
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About Zach Wilson
Before his time in the NFL, the Corner Canyon High School product had a standout career at BYU. Wilson helped the Cougars to an 11-1 record during his final season in Provo.
Following his college career, the Jets selected Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Corner Canyon product entered his rookie season as the Jets’ starting quarterback. Wilson experienced multiple knee injuries that caused him to miss games during his first two seasons.
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Midway through his sophomore NFL season, the Jets benched Wilson. After returning to the lineup later in the year, Wilson was benched again.
He entered the 2023 season as Aaron Rodger’s backup. However, Rodgers went down with a season-ending injury a few plays into New York’s first game. Wilson was thrust back into the starting lineup for a team that showed the same flaws from past seasons.
Late in 2023, Wilson was benched for the third time in his career. He returned to the field a couple of weeks later after the Jets found no success with their other quarterbacks. Wilson suffered a concussion the following week and didn’t play for the remainder of the regular season. The former BYU star missed New York’s final three games and the Jets finished with a 7-10 record, missing the playoffs for a 13th straight year.
.@ZachWilson throws his third touchdown pass of the season. #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #SNF #TakeFlight #KCvsNYJ #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/LOX7n3J7bT
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) October 2, 2023
In his third season, Wilson threw for 2,271 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions with a completion percentage of 60.1. He also ran for 211 yards.
During his three years in the league, the former BYU star has thrown for 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions with a 57.0 percent completion rate. He’s added 498 yards and five touchdowns with his legs.
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Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com. Follow Chandler on Twitter @ChandlerHoltKSL or on Threads @chandlerho1t.
