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Zach Wilson

Zachary Kapono Wilson is an American professional football quarterback in the National Football League.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Zachary Kapono Wilson is an American professional football quarterback in the National Football League. He played college football for the BYU Cougars and was selected second overall by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins, and joined the New Orleans Saints in 2026.

Early life and college career

Wilson was born in Draper, Utah, and played college football at BYU. BYU lists him as a three-year starter who set school records and was selected early in the 2021 NFL Draft.

NFL career

The New York Jets drafted Wilson second overall in 2021. He later moved on from the Jets after inconsistent play, then spent time with the Broncos and Dolphins before signing with the Saints in 2026.

Playing profile

Wilson is listed as a quarterback at 6 ft 2 in and 214 lb. ESPN and NFL sources identify him as an active NFL player.

Notable statistics

Pro Football Reference lists career totals including 6,293 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns over 34 games. BYU records show he had a productive college career with 7,652 passing yards and 56 passing touchdowns.

Key facts

  • Wilson played college football at BYU before entering the NFL.
  • He was selected second overall by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft.
  • He served as the Jets' starter during his first three seasons before leaving the team.
  • He later spent time with the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins.
  • He joined the New Orleans Saints in 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zach Wilson?
Zach Wilson is an American NFL quarterback who played college football at BYU and was drafted second overall by the New York Jets in 2021.
What team does Zach Wilson play for?
As of the latest available sources, he is listed with the New Orleans Saints.
When was Zach Wilson drafted?
He was selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, second overall by the New York Jets.
What college did Zach Wilson attend?
He attended Brigham Young University, where he played quarterback for the BYU Cougars.
Where is Zach Wilson from?
He was born in Draper, Utah, United States.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Wilson
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, NFL teams, college, draft position, and current team as summarized in the result snippet.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4361259/zach-wilson
    Supports: Position, team listing, height, weight, birthdate, college, draft info, and active status.
  3. Pro Football Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsZa00.htm
    Supports: Career games played, passing yards, touchdowns, height/weight summary.
  4. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/zach-wilson/stats/career
    Supports: Career stats and team listing.
  5. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/zach-wilson/
    Supports: Height, weight, experience, hometown, and news identifying team history.
  6. BYU Cougars Athletics — https://byucougars.com/sports/football/roster/player/zach-wilson
    Supports: College career details, starts, passing/rushing stats, and draft selection summary.
  7. CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2960892/zach-wilson/
    Supports: Saints signing, previous Dolphins stint, and 2025 contract information.
  8. Fox Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/zach-wilson-player
    Supports: Saints roster listing and transfer/signing summary.