History of Zach Wilson in Timeline

Zach Wilson is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. Drafted second overall by the New York Jets in 2021 after playing college football at BYU, he served as their starting quarterback for three seasons. Inconsistent performance led to his trade to the Denver Broncos in 2024. He then joined the Miami Dolphins.

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August 3, 1999: Zach Wilson's Birth

On August 3, 1999, Zachary Kapono Wilson was born.

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2018: Freshman Season at BYU

In 2018, as a true freshman at BYU, Zach Wilson played in nine games and made seven starts, becoming the youngest quarterback to start a game for BYU against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. He completed 120 of 182 passes for 1,578 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. He was also named the MVP of the 2018 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

2019: Sophomore Season at BYU

In 2019, during his sophomore year, Zach Wilson started nine games, completing 199 of 319 passes for 2,382 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He was named BYU's MVP in the 2019 Hawaii Bowl.

2020: Junior Season at BYU

In 2020, Zach Wilson started 12 games and completed 247 of 336 passes for 3,692 yards, 33 touchdowns and three interceptions. He broke Steve Young's school completion percentage in a season at 73.5 percent. He was named the offensive MVP of the 2020 Boca Raton Bowl and was selected as a recipient of the 2020 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

July 29, 2021: Signed Four-Year Deal with the New York Jets

On July 29, 2021, Zach Wilson signed a four-year deal with the New York Jets worth $35.15 million fully guaranteed, along with a $22.9 million signing bonus and a fifth year option.

2021: Drafted by the New York Jets

In 2021, Zach Wilson was drafted second overall by the New York Jets in the NFL draft after playing college football for the BYU Cougars. He became the Jets' starter for the next three seasons.

2022: 2022 Season with the New York Jets

In 2022, Zach Wilson missed the first three games due to injury. He returned in Week 4, leading the Jets to a victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite inconsistencies and a loss to the Patriots where he threw for a career-high 355 passing yards, he helped secure an upset win over the Buffalo Bills.

2023: Backup Quarterback and Starting Role

In 2023, Zach Wilson was named the backup quarterback after the Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers. Following Rodgers' injury in Week 1, Wilson took over as the starting quarterback. Despite some strong performances, including against the Kansas City Chiefs, he faced challenges and inconsistencies throughout the season.

April 23, 2024: Traded to the Denver Broncos

On April 23, 2024, the Denver Broncos acquired Zach Wilson and a seventh-round pick from the Jets in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The Broncos declined the fifth-year option on Wilson's contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season. Wilson began the 2024 season as the team’s third string quarterback.